Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
Japanese beech, European beech
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers, Root
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
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
POTENTILLA
Common Name
American Beech
Potentilla
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Potentilla plant
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
planta Potentilla
In Greek
american οξιάς
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
faia americano
planta Potentilla
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
Latin fagi
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids