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
  
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
  
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
  
Pink, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Green, Chocolate
  
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
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
  
Average Water Needs, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
  
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
  
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
  
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
  
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
  
Flowers
  
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
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, 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, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
  
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
Common Name
European Beech
  
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In German
Rotbuche
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In French
Hêtre commun
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
  
QuickStick
  
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
  
QUICKSTICK
  
In Latin
Europae fagi
  
Quickstick
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Fagus
  
Gliricidia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of European Beech and Quickstick
Season and care of European Beech and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Quickstick Physical Information
European Beech and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Quickstick are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of European Beech and Quickstick
Care of European Beech and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.