Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vine/Liana
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Wisteria
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Wisteria
American Beech
In Hindi
Wisteria
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Glyzinien
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Glycines
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Glicinas
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
γλυκίνη
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Glicínias
faia americano
In Polish
Wisteria
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Wisteria
Latin fagi
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Millettieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Wisteria and American Beech
Season and care of Wisteria and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and American Beech season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and American Beech Physical Information
Wisteria and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and American Beech are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Wisteria and American Beech
Care of Wisteria and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.