Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
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
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Turnip
American Beech
In Hindi
शलजम
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Rübe
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Navet
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Nabo
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Γογγύλι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Nabo
faia americano
In Polish
Rzepa
Buk wielkolistny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Turnip and American Beech
Season and care of Turnip and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Turnip and American Beech Physical Information
Turnip and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Turnip and American Beech are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Turnip and American Beech
Care of Turnip and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip 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 Turnip 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.