Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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 elliottii
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
slash pine
American Beech
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Amerikanische Buche
In French
slash pine
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
pino slash
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
pinho barra
faia americano
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Latin fagi
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slash Pine and American Beech
Season and care of Slash Pine and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and American Beech Physical Information
Slash Pine and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and American Beech are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Slash Pine and American Beech
Care of Slash Pine and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.