Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Shady Edge
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
-
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
FAGUS sylvatica
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
European Beech
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
यूरोपीय बीच
In German
Weeping Maple
Rotbuche
In French
Maple pleureur
Hêtre commun
In Spanish
weeping maple
Fagus sylvatica
In Greek
weeping maple
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Faia-europeia
In Polish
płacz klonu
Buk zwyczajny
In Latin
weeping maple
Europae fagi
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and European Beech
Season and care of Weeping Maple and European Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and European Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Weeping Maple and European Beech Physical Information
Weeping Maple and European Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and European Beech are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- European Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Weeping Maple and European Beech
Care of Weeping Maple and European Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European 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 Weeping Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.