Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
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
  
South America
  
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
Not Available
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Not Available
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Charme de Caroline
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
  
Maní
  
In Greek
american γαύρο
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Grab amerykański
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
american hornbeam
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Carpinus
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Peanut
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
American Hornbeam and Peanut Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Peanut are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of American Hornbeam and Peanut
Care of American Hornbeam and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.