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Plum and European Beech


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Fruit  

Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada  
-  

Types
Japanese beech, European beech  
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum  

Number of Varieties
18  
99+
15  
99+

Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods  
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9  
5-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9-1  
8-3  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
800.00 cm  
99+
609.60 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
500.00 cm  
40
457.20 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan  
Pink, White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown  
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Pink  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Spring, Late Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained  
Clay, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Early Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Grafting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Moderate  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

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  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds  
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites  

Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  

Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss  
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas  
Air purification, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer  
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood  
Fruits  

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  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica  
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'  

Common Name
European Beech  
Plum  

In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच  
बेर  

In German
Rotbuche  
Pflaume  

In French
Hêtre commun  
prune  

In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica  
ciruela  

In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς  
Δαμάσκηνο  

In Portuguese
Faia-europeia  
ameixa  

In Polish
Buk zwyczajny  
Śliwka  

In Latin
Europae fagi  
Plum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Rosales  

Family
Fagaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Fagus  
Prunus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
13  
99+
40  
99+

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Difference Between European Beech and Plum

If you are confused whether European Beech or Plum are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see European Beech and Plum Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of European Beech are Compost and Fertilize the soil before planting, whereas for Plum fertilizers required are Nitrogen and Phosphorous. Hence, one should know the basic difference between European Beech and Plum if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of European Beech and Plum

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of European Beech and Plum. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare European Beech and Plum as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of European Beech is Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems and Pain killer whereas of Plum is Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems and Heart problems. European Beech has beauty benefits as follows: Speed hair growth and Stops hair loss while Plum has beauty benefits as follows: Speed hair growth and Stops hair loss.

Compare Facts of European Beech vs Plum

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of European Beech vs Plum and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of European Beech are Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema and Sinuses whereas of Plum have Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. European Beech has showy fruits and Plum has showy fruits. Also European Beech is not flowering and Plum is flowering. You can compare European Beech and Plum facts and facts of other plants too.

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