Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Abutilon
In German
Hainbuche
Abutilon
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Abutilon
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Abutilon
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Abutilon
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Abutilon
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Abutilon
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Abutilon Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Abutilon are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Abutilon
Care of European Hornbeam and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.