Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Aaron Caladium
European Hornbeam
In German
Aaron Caladium
Hainbuche
In French
Aaron Caladium
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Aaron Caladium
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Aaron Caladium
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Aaron Caladium
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Aaron Caladium
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fagales
Family
Araceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam
Care of Aaron Caladium and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.