Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Hainbuche
Baum des Himmels
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Simaroubaceae
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 Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of European Hornbeam and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.