Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CARYA ovata
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Hainbuche
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Europejski Grab
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Juglandales
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory. European Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also European Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. European Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Pollen and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color: Not Available
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory
Care of European Hornbeam and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.