Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
River side
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Eucalyptus
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Eukalyptus
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Eucalyptus
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Eucalyptus
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Carpinus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and American Hornbeam season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam
Care of Eucalyptus and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.