Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
River side
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Eucalyptus
European Beech
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Eukalyptus
Rotbuche
In French
Eucalyptus
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Europae fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and European Beech
Season and care of Eucalyptus and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and European Beech season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and European Beech Physical Information
Eucalyptus and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and European Beech are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and European Beech
Care of Eucalyptus and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and European 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.