Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic
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
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Nausea
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
American Beech
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Wirsing
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
faia americano
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Latin fagi
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and American Beech
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and American Beech Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and American Beech are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and American Beech
Care of Savoy Cabbage and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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.