Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
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
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Red, Tan
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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
Needs a lot of water initially
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
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Slow downs aging
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Dried seeds, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
KIGELIA africana
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Sausage Tree
American Beech
In Hindi
Sausage Tree
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Sausage Tree
Amerikanische Buche
In French
saucisse Arbre
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Árbol de salchicha
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
λουκάνικο δέντρο
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Árvore de salsicha
faia americano
In Polish
kiełbasa Drzewo
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
farciminis ligno
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sausage Tree and American Beech
Season and care of Sausage Tree and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Sausage Tree and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Sausage Tree and American Beech Physical Information
Sausage Tree and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Sausage Tree and American Beech are as follows:
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Sausage Tree and American Beech
Care of Sausage Tree and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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.