Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Well Drained
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Anacahuita
हानबीन
In German
Anacahuita
Hainbuche
In French
anacahuita
charme
In Spanish
anacahuita
carpe
In Greek
Anacahuita
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
choupo-branco
In Polish
Anacahuita
grab
In Latin
Anacahuita
Item carpinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Fagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Hornbeam
Season and care of Anacahuita and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Anacahuita and Hornbeam Physical Information
Anacahuita and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Hornbeam are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Anacahuita and Hornbeam
Care of Anacahuita and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
