Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
European Hornbeam
In German
Chionodoxa
Hainbuche
In French
Chionodoxa
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam
Care of Chionodoxa and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.