Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
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
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
American Beech
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
faia americano
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Latin fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and American Beech
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and American Beech Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and American Beech are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and American Beech
Care of Silver Feather Grass and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass 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 Silver Feather Grass 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.