Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, disturbed sites, Fields, Forests, Wet lands
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the 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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, General garden fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Sore throat, Stomach aliments
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lonicera japonica
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Japanese Honeysuckle, suikazura, jinyinhua
American Beech
In Hindi
जापानी Honeysuckle
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Japanese Honeysuckle
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Chèvrefeuille japonais
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
madreselva japonesa
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Το ιαπωνικό αγιόκλημα
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Honeysuckle japonês
faia americano
In Polish
wiciokrzew japoński
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS Italica
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech
Season and care of Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Honeysuckle season is Summer and American Beech season is Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Well drained and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Honeysuckle is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech Physical Information
Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Honeysuckle height is 800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech are as follows:
Japanese Honeysuckle flower color: White and Yellow
Japanese Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech
Care of Japanese Honeysuckle and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Honeysuckle pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Japanese Honeysuckle 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.