Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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
Dry Forest, tropical environments
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
Sky Blue, Indigo
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
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
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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, Not Available
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
American Beech
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Palo Santo
Amerikanische Buche
In French
palo santo
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
palo santo
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
palo santo
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
palo santo
faia americano
In Polish
palo santo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
S. Palo
Latin fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and American Beech
Season and care of Palo Santo and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and American Beech season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and American Beech Physical Information
Palo Santo and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and American Beech are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Palo Santo and American Beech
Care of Palo Santo and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Palo Santo 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.