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
California, Mexico
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 8, 9, 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
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
PINUS radiata
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Charme de Caroline
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
american γαύρο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Monterey Pine
In Latin
american hornbeam
Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine
Care of American Hornbeam and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.