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
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
European Hornbeam
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Hainbuche
In French
Charme de Caroline
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Europeo carpe
In Greek
american γαύρο
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Europejski Grab
In Latin
american hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam
Season and care of American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and European Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam Physical Information
American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam
Care of American Hornbeam and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Hornbeam 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.