Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
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
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Greek Juniper
American Beech
In Hindi
Aaraar
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Wacholder
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Genévrier
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Juniperus
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Greek Juniper
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
faia americano
In Polish
Juniperus
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Juniperus
Latin fagi
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
-
Season and Care of Juniper and American Beech
Season and care of Juniper and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and American Beech Physical Information
Juniper and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and American Beech are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and American Beech
Care of Juniper and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.