Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Plants
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Butterflies, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Dutch Iris
In German
Hainbuche
Dutch Iris
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Dutch Iris
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Dutch Iris
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Dutch Iris
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dutch Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris
Care of European Hornbeam and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.