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About Amur Maple and European Hornbeam


About European Hornbeam and Amur Maple


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia   
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas   
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
7-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
910.00 cm   
23

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory   
Yellow, Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red, Crimson   
Yellow, Green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson   
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobed   
Ovate and toothed   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil   
Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales   
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels   
Caterpillar, Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Bonsai   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent   
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Bark, Leaves, Wood   

Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes   
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees   
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Acer ginnala   
CARPINUS betulus   

Common Name
Amur Maple   
European Hornbeam   

In Hindi
अमुर मेपल   
European Hornbeam   

In German
Amur-Ahorn   
Hainbuche   

In French
érable de l'Amour   
Hornbeam européenne   

In Spanish
arce de Amur   
Europeo carpe   

In Greek
Amur Maple   
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος   

In Portuguese
de bordo amur   
Carpino Europeia   

In Polish
klon amur   
Europejski Grab   

In Latin
amur acernis   
Carpinus betulus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Fagales   

Family
Aceraceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Acer   
Carpinus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Carpineae   

Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae   
Coryloideae   

Number of Species
128   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and European Hornbeam. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and European Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like Not Available and European Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam

Season and care of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Amur Maple and European Hornbeam Physical Information

Amur Maple and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam are as follows:

Care of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam

Care of Amur Maple and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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