Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
Central America
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Charme de Caroline
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
american γαύρο
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
american hornbeam
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Haloragales
Family
Betulaceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Giant Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb
Care of American Hornbeam and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Giant Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.