Poison Sumac

American Beech

About Poison Sumac and American Beech

Poison Sumac

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

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

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

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

2518

0 40000

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Habitat

Wet lands

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1, 2, 3, 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

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Yellow, Ivory

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Orange, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, 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

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Sap

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TOXICODENDRON vernix

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac

American Beech

In Hindi

toxicodendron vernix

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

toxicodendron vernix

Amerikanische Buche

In French

TOXICODENDRON vernix

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

vérnix TOXICODENDRON

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

Toxicodendron vernix

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

TOXICODENDRON vernix

faia americano

In Polish

toxicodendron vernix

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Natrum vernix

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fagales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Toxicodendron

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3513

1 27800

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Properties of Poison Sumac and American Beech

Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and American Beech. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and American Beech has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash 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 Poison Sumac and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and American Beech

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

Poison Sumac and American Beech Physical Information

Poison Sumac and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and American Beech are as follows:

Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Poison Sumac and American Beech

Care of Poison Sumac and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.