Dwarf Rhododendron

American Beech

About Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech

Dwarf Rhododendron

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Rhododendron

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

2018

0 40000

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Habitat

Well Drained

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Lavender, Violet

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON impeditum

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

American Beech

In Hindi

Dwarf Rhododendron

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Dwarf Rhododendron

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Dwarf Rhododendron

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Dwarf Rhododendron

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Dwarf Rhododendron

faia americano

In Polish

Dwarf Rhododendron

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Dwarf Rhododendron

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fagales

Family

Ericaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

4013

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and American Beech has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech

Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech Physical Information

Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech are as follows:

Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech

Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.