Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Caribbean, South America
  
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
  
Dry Forest, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
  
Sky Blue, Indigo
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
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 Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
  
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
  
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
  
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
  
Bark
  
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
  
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
  
Bursera graveolens
  
Common Name
European Beech
  
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
  
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
  
पालो सेंटो
  
In German
Rotbuche
  
Palo Santo
  
In French
Hêtre commun
  
palo santo
  
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
  
palo santo
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
  
palo santo
  
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
  
palo santo
  
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
  
palo santo
  
In Latin
Europae fagi
  
S. Palo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Zygophyllaceae
  
Genus
Fagus
  
Bursera
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Beech and Palo Santo
Season and care of European Beech and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Palo Santo Physical Information
European Beech and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Palo Santo are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of European Beech and Palo Santo
Care of European Beech and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.