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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
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
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Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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 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 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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.