Inkberry

American Beech

About Inkberry and American Beech

Inkberry

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

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

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

318

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm500.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

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

Aphids

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

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

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal 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

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

American Beech

In Hindi

Inkberry

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Inkberry

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Inkberry

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Inkberry

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Inkberry

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Inkberry

faia americano

In Polish

inkberry

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Inkberry

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Fagales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Ilex

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60013

1 27800

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Properties of Inkberry and American Beech

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

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Season and Care of Inkberry and American Beech

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

Inkberry and American Beech Physical Information

Inkberry and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and American Beech are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Inkberry and American Beech

Care of Inkberry and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Inkberry 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.