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
Asia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, 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
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
CITRUS limon
Common Name
European Beech
Lemon
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
नींबू
In German
Rotbuche
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Hêtre commun
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Limão
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Europae fagi
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Beech and Lemon
Season and care of European Beech and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
European Beech and Lemon Physical Information
European Beech and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Lemon are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of European Beech and Lemon
Care of European Beech and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.