Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Hybrid origin
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Upland soils
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Palo Verde
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Palo Verde
In French
Charme de Caroline
Palo Verde
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Palo Verde
In Greek
american γαύρο
Palo verde
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Palo Verde
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Palo Verde
In Latin
american hornbeam
Palo Viride
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Parkinsonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpiniaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Palo Verde
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Palo Verde is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Palo Verde Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Palo Verde season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Palo Verde Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Palo Verde physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Palo Verde are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
- Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Palo Verde
Care of American Hornbeam and Palo Verde include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.