Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hainbuche
Aaron Caladium
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium
Care of European Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.