Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Brown
Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark 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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune lower leaves, 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARPINUS betulus
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
European Hornbeam
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
European Hornbeam
तुरही ट्री
In German
Hainbuche
Trompete Baum
In French
Hornbeam européenne
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Europeo carpe
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Carpino Europeia
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Europejski Grab
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Carpinus betulus
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Carpineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Trumpet Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree
Care of European Hornbeam and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.