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
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Fruits, 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
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
Carissa carandas
Common Name
European Beech
Black Currant
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Rotbuche
Carandas
In French
Hêtre commun
karondas
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
karondas
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
karondas
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
karondas
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
karondas
In Latin
Europae fagi
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Fagaceae
Apocynaceae
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 Karonda
Season and care of European Beech and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Karonda Physical Information
European Beech and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Karonda are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of European Beech and Karonda
Care of European Beech and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
