Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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 green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
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, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
European Beech
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Rotbuche
In French
bleuet japonais
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Europae fagi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and European Beech
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Blueberry and European Beech Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and European Beech are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and European Beech
Care of Japanese Blueberry and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs 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 Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.