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
Caribbean, South America
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Not Available
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
सीताफल
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Zuckerapfel
In French
Charme de Caroline
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
american γαύρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Pinha
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
american hornbeam
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple
Season and care of American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple Physical Information
American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple
Care of American Hornbeam and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.