Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
it is a type of geranium
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
-
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cordate
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
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, 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
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
American Beech
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Géranium zonal
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
faia americano
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and American Beech
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and American Beech Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and American Beech are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and American Beech
Care of Zonal Geranium and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.