Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Bugs, Rabbits
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Hainbuche
Wirsing
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
col de col rizada
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage
Care of European Hornbeam and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.