Monterey Pine

American Beech

About Monterey Pine and American Beech

Monterey Pine

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

California, Mexico

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

Types

Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

518

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Habitat

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,440.00 cm800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm500.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in late summer or fall, 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

very little fertilizers at a time

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

✔ ✘

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, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Wood

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PINUS radiata

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Monterey Pine

American Beech

In Hindi

मोंटेरी पाइन

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Monterey-Kiefer

Amerikanische Buche

In French

Monterey Pine

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

El pino de Monterrey

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Monterey Pine

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

Monterey Pine

faia americano

In Polish

Monterey Pine

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Pine

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Fagales

Family

Pinaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Pinus

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Pinoideae

Number of Species

613

1 27800

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Properties of Monterey Pine and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Monterey Pine and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Monterey Pine and American Beech. Monterey Pine doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Monterey Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Monterey Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and American Beech has allergic reactions like Asthma, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. 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 Monterey Pine and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Monterey Pine and American Beech

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

Monterey Pine and American Beech Physical Information

Monterey Pine and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and American Beech are as follows:

Monterey Pine flower color:
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Monterey Pine and American Beech

Care of Monterey Pine and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and 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 Monterey Pine 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.