Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
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
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
Rosa canina
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Dog Rose
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Heckenrose
In French
Charme de Caroline
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Perro se levantó
In Greek
american γαύρο
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Dog Rose
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Dzika róża
In Latin
american hornbeam
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Dog Rose
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Dog Rose Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Dog Rose are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Dog Rose
Care of American Hornbeam and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.