Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Fields, meadows
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Pest Free
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
American Beech
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Echte Kamille
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Matricaria recutita
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
faia americano
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Latin fagi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of German Chamomile and American Beech
Season and care of German Chamomile and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and American Beech Physical Information
German Chamomile and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and American Beech are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and American Beech
Care of German Chamomile and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.