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
Southeastern United States
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Sourwood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
Sourwood
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Sourwood
In French
Charme de Caroline
Sourwood
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Sourwood
In Greek
american γαύρο
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Sourwood
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Sourwood
In Latin
american hornbeam
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Sourwood
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sourwood is Acidic.
American Hornbeam and Sourwood Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Sourwood are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Sourwood
Care of American Hornbeam and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.