Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
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
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Snow Bush
American Beech
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Schnee Bush
Amerikanische Buche
In French
neige Bush
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
nieve Bush
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
faia americano
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and American Beech
Season and care of Snow Bush and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and American Beech Physical Information
Snow Bush and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and American Beech are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and American Beech
Care of Snow Bush and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush 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.