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
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
meadows, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Ivory, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
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
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Fibre
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
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Common Name
European Beech
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Needle Grass
In German
Rotbuche
Nadel- Gras
In French
Hêtre commun
aiguille Herbe
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Hierba de aguja
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
βελόνα Grass
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
agulha Relva
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
igła do trawy
In Latin
Europae fagi
acus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of European Beech and Needle Grass
Season and care of European Beech and Needle Grass is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Needle Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Needle Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Needle Grass Physical Information
European Beech and Needle Grass physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Needle Grass are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
- Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of European Beech and Needle Grass
Care of European Beech and Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass pruning is done 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 Needle Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.