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
Southern Europe
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
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
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
southernwood
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Eberraute
In French
Charme de Caroline
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
american γαύρο
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Abrótano
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
american hornbeam
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Southernwood
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Southernwood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
American Hornbeam and Southernwood Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Southernwood are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Southernwood
Care of American Hornbeam and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.