Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Glossy abelia
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Abelia
European Hornbeam
In German
Abelia
Hainbuche
In French
Abelia
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Abelia
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Abelia
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Abelia
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Abelia
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and European Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and European Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Abelia and European Hornbeam. Abelia doesn't have thorns and European Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and European Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Abelia and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and European Hornbeam season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Abelia and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abelia and European Hornbeam
Care of Abelia and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia 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.