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
China
Types
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, fungus
Armillaria root rot, Bacterial Blight
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Silkworms
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen, Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Hair-growth, Skin whitening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
As a tea substitute, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS caroliniana
MORUS alba
Common Name
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
White Mulberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हानबीन
सफेद शहतूत
In German
Amerikanische Hainbuche
Weiß Mulberry
In French
Charme de Caroline
Mûrier blanc
In Spanish
Carpinus caroliniana
White Mulberry
In Greek
american γαύρο
Λευκή Μουριά
In Portuguese
Carpinus caroliniana
Branco Mulberry
In Polish
Grab amerykański
Biały Mulberry
In Latin
american hornbeam
Morus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hornbeam and White Mulberry
Season and care of American Hornbeam and White Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Hornbeam and White Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hornbeam season is Summer and Fall and White Mulberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for White Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for White Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hornbeam and White Mulberry Physical Information
American Hornbeam and White Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas White Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of American Hornbeam and White Mulberry are as follows:
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Mulberry flower color: Yellow
- White Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of American Hornbeam and White Mulberry
Care of American Hornbeam and White Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning and White Mulberry 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 White Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.