Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Whole plant
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
European Beech
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Aaron Caladium
In German
Rotbuche
Aaron Caladium
In French
Hêtre commun
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Europae fagi
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Beech and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of European Beech and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
European Beech and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Beech and Aaron Caladium
Care of European Beech and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.