Jacaranda

American Beech

About Jacaranda and American Beech

Jacaranda

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Caribbean

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

Types

Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

1818

0 40000

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Habitat

along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

feather-shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Frost

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

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 in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

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

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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, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JACARANDA caerulea

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

American Beech

In Hindi

Neeli Gulmohur

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Palisanderholzbaum

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Flamboyant bleu

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Jacaranda mimosifolia

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Jacarandá-mimoso

faia americano

In Polish

Jakaranda mimozolistna

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Fagales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Jacaranda

Fagus

Clade

Asterids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1813

1 27800

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Properties of Jacaranda and American Beech

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

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Season and Care of Jacaranda and American Beech

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

Jacaranda and American Beech Physical Information

Jacaranda and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Jacaranda and American Beech are as follows:

Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Jacaranda and American Beech

Care of Jacaranda and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Jacaranda 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.