Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Turkey
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Euryops
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Euryops
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
Euryops
choupo-branco
In Latin
Euryops
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Euryops and Hornbeam
Season and care of Euryops and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Euryops and Hornbeam Physical Information
Euryops and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Hornbeam are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Euryops and Hornbeam
Care of Euryops and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.