Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
desert broom
European Hornbeam
In German
Wüste Besen
Hainbuche
In French
desert broom
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Europeo carpe
In Greek
desert broom
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
desert broom
Europejski Grab
In Latin
desert broom
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Desert Broom and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Broom and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Desert Broom and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and European Hornbeam
Care of Desert Broom and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom 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.