Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
American Beech
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Dutch Iris
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Dutch Iris
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Dutch Iris
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
faia americano
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Iridaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and American Beech
Season and care of Dutch Iris and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and American Beech season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Dutch Iris and American Beech Physical Information
Dutch Iris and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and American Beech are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and American Beech
Care of Dutch Iris and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.