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
Southern Africa
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
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Habitat
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Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Euryops
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Euryops
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Euryops
In French
Charme de Caroline
Euryops
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Euryops
In Greek
american γαύρο
Euryops
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Euryops
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Euryops
In Latin
american hornbeam
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Euryops
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Euryops Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Euryops are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Euryops
Care of American Hornbeam and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Euryops 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 Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.