Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Deciduous Tree
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Phosphorous
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Severe allergen
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Shingle Oak
American Beech
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Kies Eiche
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Shingle Oak
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
faia americano
In Polish
gont Oak
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and American Beech
Season and care of Shingle Oak and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Shingle Oak and American Beech Physical Information
Shingle Oak and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and American Beech are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and American Beech
Care of Shingle Oak and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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.