Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Canary Islands
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Echium pininana
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
European Beech
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
Tree Echium
In German
Rotbuche
Baum Aciam
In French
Hêtre commun
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
árbol Aciam
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Europae fagi
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of European Beech and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of European Beech and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About European Beech and Tree Echium. European Beech doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also European Beech does not have fragrant flowers. European Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Tree Echium has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Beech and Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Beech and Tree Echium
Season and care of European Beech and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Beech and Tree Echium Physical Information
European Beech and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Tree Echium are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of European Beech and Tree Echium
Care of European Beech and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.