Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
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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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
American Beech
In Hindi
wingnut
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
wingnut
Amerikanische Buche
In French
wingnut
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
wingnut
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
wingnut
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
wingnut
faia americano
In Polish
Wingnut
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
wingnut
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and American Beech
Season and care of Wingnut and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and American Beech Physical Information
Wingnut and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and American Beech are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Wingnut and American Beech
Care of Wingnut and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.