False Indigo

European Beech

About False Indigo and European Beech

False Indigo

European Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

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

Types

Blue False Indigo White False Indigo

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

218

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green, Gray

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AMORPHA canescens

FAGUS sylvatica

Common Name

False Indigo

European Beech

In Hindi

इंडिगो

यूरोपीय बीच

In German

falsches Indigo

Rotbuche

In French

faux Indigo

Hêtre commun

In Spanish

Falso Indigo

Fagus sylvatica

In Greek

Λάθος Indigo

Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς

In Portuguese

false Indigo

Faia-europeia

In Polish

fałsz Indigo

Buk zwyczajny

In Latin

falsum indicum

Europae fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Amorpha

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2113

1 27800

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Properties of False Indigo and European Beech

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

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Season and Care of False Indigo and European Beech

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

False Indigo and European Beech Physical Information

False Indigo and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and European Beech are as follows:

False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green

Care of False Indigo and European Beech

Care of False Indigo and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.