Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
  
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
9-13
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
  
Pink, Rose, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
  
Oblong Circular Round
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
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, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
  
Intestinal irritations
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
  
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
  
Common Name
European Hornbeam
  
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
  
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
  
गुलाबी Ipe
  
In German
Hainbuche
  
rosa Ipe
  
In French
Hornbeam européenne
  
rose Ipe
  
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
  
Pink Ipe
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
  
ροζ Ipe
  
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
  
rosa Ipe
  
In Polish
Europejski Grab
  
różowy Ipe
  
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
  
Pink Ipe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Carpinus
  
Handroanthus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Carpineae
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe
Care of European Hornbeam and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.