Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Australia
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
बोतल ट्री
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Flaschenbaum
In French
Charme de Caroline
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
american γαύρο
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
american hornbeam
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Carpinus
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree
Care of American Hornbeam and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.