Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
European Hornbeam
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
pohutukawa
In German
Hainbuche
pohutukawa
In French
Hornbeam européenne
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
pohutukawa
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
pohutukawa
In Polish
Europejski Grab
pohutukawa
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
pohutukawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Betulaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa
Wondering what are the properties of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa? We provide you with everything About European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa. European Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Pohutukawa doesn't have thorns. Also European Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. European Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pohutukawa has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa
Care of European Hornbeam and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.