Gomphrena

American Beech

About Gomphrena and American Beech

Gomphrena

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Central America

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

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

318

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Habitat

Terrestrial

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

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

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

American Beech

In Hindi

Gomphrena

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Gomphrena

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Gomphrena

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Gomphrena

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

faia americano

In Polish

Gomphrena

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Gomphrena

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

9013

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and American Beech

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

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and American Beech

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

Gomphrena and American Beech Physical Information

Gomphrena and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and American Beech are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Gomphrena and American Beech

Care of Gomphrena and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.