American Hornbeam

Copperleaf

About American Hornbeam and Copperleaf

American Hornbeam

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Shrub

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

Melanesia

Types

Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana

Number of Varieties

212

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Requires very little pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Canker, fungus

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARPINUS caroliniana

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood

Copperleaf

In Hindi

अमेरिकी हानबीन

Copperleaf

In German

Amerikanische Hainbuche

Copperleaf

In French

Charme de Caroline

Copperleaf

In Spanish

Carpinus caroliniana

copperleaf

In Greek

american γαύρο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

Carpinus caroliniana

Copperleaf

In Polish

Grab amerykański

CopperLeaf

In Latin

american hornbeam

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Euphorbiales

Family

Betulaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

2462

1 27800

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Properties of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About American Hornbeam and Copperleaf. American Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also American Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. American Hornbeam has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . 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 American Hornbeam and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf

Season and care of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

American Hornbeam and Copperleaf Physical Information

American Hornbeam and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf are as follows:

American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf

Care of American Hornbeam and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.