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
Polynesia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
European Beech
False Aralia
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Aralia
In German
Rotbuche
falsch Aralia
In French
Hêtre commun
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Aralia false
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
Europae fagi
falsum Aralia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Beech and False Aralia
Season and care of European Beech and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and False Aralia Physical Information
European Beech and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and False Aralia are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of European Beech and False Aralia
Care of European Beech and False Aralia 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 False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.