Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Dudleya
European Hornbeam
In German
Dudleya
Hainbuche
In French
Dudleya
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
dudleya
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Dudleya
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Dudleya
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Dudley
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dudleya and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Dudleya and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Dudleya and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dudleya and European Hornbeam
Care of Dudleya and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dudleya 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.