Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Longleaf is a type of pine
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
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 in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Stem
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 in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
PINUS palustris
Common Name
European Beech
Longleaf Pine
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Longleaf Pine
In German
Rotbuche
Longleaf Pine
In French
Hêtre commun
pin des marais
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
pino de hoja larga
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Longleaf πεύκο
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Longleaf pinho
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Longleaf sosna
In Latin
Europae fagi
longleaf pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of European Beech and Longleaf Pine
Season and care of European Beech and Longleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Longleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
European Beech and Longleaf Pine Physical Information
European Beech and Longleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Longleaf Pine are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Longleaf Pine flower color:
- Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of European Beech and Longleaf Pine
Care of European Beech and Longleaf Pine 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 Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.