Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
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
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
American Beech
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Cordia subcordata
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Cordia subcordata
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
faia americano
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kou and American Beech
Season and care of Kou and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and American Beech Physical Information
Kou and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and American Beech are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and American Beech
Care of Kou and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves 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 Kou 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.