Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
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
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Not Available
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Lisianthus
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Lisianthus
In French
Charme de Caroline
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Lisianthus
In Greek
american γαύρο
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Lisianthus
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Eustoma
In Latin
american hornbeam
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Gentianales
Family
Betulaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Chironieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Florida Blue
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Florida Blue is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Florida Blue Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Florida Blue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Florida Blue Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Florida Blue physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Florida Blue height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Florida Blue are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Florida Blue
Care of American Hornbeam and Florida Blue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Florida Blue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.