Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Coniferous Tree
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
organic fertlizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
European Beech
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Rotbuche
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Faia-europeia
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Europae fagi
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and European Beech
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and European Beech Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and European Beech are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and European Beech
Care of Shortleaf Pine and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.