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
not available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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, Complete balanced fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
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
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
American Beech
In Hindi
southernwood
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Eberraute
Amerikanische Buche
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Abrótano
faia americano
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Southernwood
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and American Beech
Season and care of Southernwood and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and American Beech Physical Information
Southernwood and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and American Beech are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and American Beech
Care of Southernwood and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood 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.