Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Chionodoxa
In German
Hainbuche
Chionodoxa
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa
Care of European Hornbeam and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.