Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Ivory
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Frost
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
American Beech
In Hindi
silver dollar
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
planta de la plata
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
silver dollar
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
silver dollar
faia americano
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
silver dollar
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and American Beech
Season and care of Silver Dollar and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and American Beech Physical Information
Silver Dollar and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and American Beech are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Dollar and American Beech
Care of Silver Dollar and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Silver Dollar 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.