Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Melanesia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Basketary, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Copperleaf
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Copperleaf
In German
Hainbuche
Copperleaf
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
copperleaf
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Copperleaf
In Polish
Europejski Grab
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Copperleaf
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Copperleaf Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Copperleaf are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of European Hornbeam and Copperleaf
Care of European Hornbeam and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.