Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Southeastern United States
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Charme de Caroline
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
american γαύρο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
american hornbeam
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of American Hornbeam and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.