Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
American Beech
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
QUICKSTICK
Amerikanische Buche
In French
QUICKSTICK
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
QuickStick
faia americano
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Quickstick
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and American Beech
Season and care of Quickstick and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and American Beech season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and American Beech Physical Information
Quickstick and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and American Beech are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and American Beech
Care of Quickstick and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.