Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Australia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Light Pink
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Leaves
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
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
European Beech
Ironbark
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Ironbark
In German
Rotbuche
Ironbark
In French
Hêtre commun
Ironbark
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Ironbark
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Ironbark
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Ironbark
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Ironbark
In Latin
Europae fagi
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of European Beech and Ironbark
Season and care of European Beech and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Ironbark Physical Information
European Beech and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Ironbark are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Beech and Ironbark
Care of European Beech and Ironbark 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 Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.