Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Leaves, Root, Shoots
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 As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
IPOMOEA batatas
Common Name
European Beech
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
शकरकंद
In German
Rotbuche
Süßkartoffel
In French
Hêtre commun
Patate douce
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
Batata
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
Γλυκοπατάτα
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
Batata doce
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
Słodki ziemniak
In Latin
Europae fagi
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Beech and Sweet Potato
Season and care of European Beech and Sweet Potato is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Sweet Potato Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Sweet Potato Physical Information
European Beech and Sweet Potato physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Beech and Sweet Potato are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
- Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Care of European Beech and Sweet Potato
Care of European Beech and Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.