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, Turkey
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
हानबीन
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Hainbuche
In French
Charme de Caroline
charme
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
carpe
In Greek
american γαύρο
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
choupo-branco
In Polish
Grab amerykański
grab
In Latin
american hornbeam
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Hornbeam
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hornbeam and Hornbeam Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Hornbeam are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Hornbeam
Care of American Hornbeam and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.