Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
Citrus limetta
Common Name
European Hornbeam
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
मौसम्बी
In German
Hainbuche
süße Limone
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
doce de limão
In Polish
Europejski Grab
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime
Care of European Hornbeam and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.