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 Europe
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Giant Reed
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
नरकट
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Pfahlrohr
In French
Charme de Caroline
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Arundo donax
In Greek
american γαύρο
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
american hornbeam
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Reed
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Giant Reed Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Giant Reed are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Reed
Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.