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River Birch
River Birch

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American Beech



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About River Birch and American Beech

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

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

Types

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Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

318
0 40000
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Habitat

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm800.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm500.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown
Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Spring
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
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, No need to fertilize every year
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

-
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Asthma
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, 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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra
FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

River Birch
American Beech

In Hindi

River Birch
अमेरिकन बीच

In German

Fluss Birch
Amerikanische Buche

In French

Birch river
Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

river Birch
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

ποταμός Birch
american οξιάς

In Portuguese

river Birch
faia americano

In Polish

Rzeka Birch
Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

Betula
Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Fagales

Family

Betulaceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Betula
Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

313
1 27800
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Properties of River Birch and American Beech

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

Season and Care of River Birch and American Beech

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

River Birch and American Beech Physical Information

River Birch and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and American Beech are as follows:

  • River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan

  • American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of River Birch and American Beech

Care of River Birch and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed 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 River Birch 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.