European Beech

Willow Oak

About European Beech and Willow Oak

European Beech

Willow Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

1855

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

800.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

500.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Well drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Birds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Bark, Stem

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

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FAGUS sylvatica

QUERCUS phellos

Common Name

European Beech

Willow Oak

In Hindi

यूरोपीय बीच

Overcup ओक

In German

Rotbuche

Overcup Oak

In French

Hêtre commun

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

Fagus sylvatica

Overcup Roble

In Greek

Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

Faia-europeia

Overcup Oak

In Polish

Buk zwyczajny

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

Europae fagi

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Fagaceae

Genus

Fagus

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

13400

1 27800

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Properties of European Beech and Willow Oak

Wondering what are the properties of European Beech and Willow Oak? We provide you with everything About European Beech and Willow Oak. European Beech doesn't have thorns and Willow Oak doesn't have thorns. Also European Beech does not have fragrant flowers. European Beech has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses and Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of European Beech and Willow Oak

Season and care of European Beech and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

European Beech and Willow Oak Physical Information

European Beech and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Willow Oak are as follows:

European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of European Beech and Willow Oak

Care of European Beech and Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.