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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Charme de Caroline
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
american γαύρο
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Red aronii
In Latin
american hornbeam
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry
Care of American Hornbeam and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.