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
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
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 for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
European Beech
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Rotbuche
Rowan Tree
In French
Hêtre commun
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Europae fagi
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of European Beech and Rowan Tree
Season and care of European Beech and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
European Beech and Rowan Tree Physical Information
European Beech and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Rowan Tree are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of European Beech and Rowan Tree
Care of European Beech and Rowan Tree 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 Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.