Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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
Grassland, wooded grassland
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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, Apply N-P-K
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
American Beech
In Hindi
Snow Flake
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Schneeflocke
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Flocon de neige
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
faia americano
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Aureus
Latin fagi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Snow Flake and American Beech
Season and care of Snow Flake and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and American Beech Physical Information
Snow Flake and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and American Beech are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and American Beech
Care of Snow Flake and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Flake 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.