Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
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
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Habitat
Not Available
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Peony
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Peony
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Pfingstrose
In French
Charme de Caroline
Pivoine
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Peonía
In Greek
american γαύρο
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Peônia
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Piwonia
In Latin
american hornbeam
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Peony
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Peony season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
American Hornbeam and Peony Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Peony are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Peony
Care of American Hornbeam and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.