Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Abutilon
European Hornbeam
In German
Abutilon
Hainbuche
In French
Abutilon
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Abutilon
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Abutilon
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Abutilon
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Abutilon
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Abutilon and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Abutilon and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abutilon and European Hornbeam
Care of Abutilon and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abutilon 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.