Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Iris
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
-
Part of Plant Used
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
IRIS pumila
Common Name
European Beech
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Dwarf Iris
In German
Rotbuche
Zwergiris
In French
Hêtre commun
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Enano Iris
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Europae fagi
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of European Beech and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of European Beech and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
European Beech and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
European Beech and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of European Beech and Dwarf Iris
Care of European Beech and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.