Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Hainbuche
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Hornbeam européenne
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Castaño chino
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut
Care of European Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.