Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southeast Asia, Southern India
Europe, Turkey
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
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
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
हानबीन
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Hainbuche
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
charme
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
carpe
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
choupo-branco
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
grab
In Latin
Bilwa
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Datureae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bael and Hornbeam
Season and care of Bael and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Bael and Hornbeam Physical Information
Bael and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Hornbeam are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bael and Hornbeam
Care of Bael and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bael 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.