About Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam

Golden Chain Tree

American Hornbeam

About American Hornbeam and Golden Chain Tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Brazil

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe

Types

Not available

Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana

Number of Varieties

Not Available

99+

Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Not Available

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-15

3-9

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm

610.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

460.00 cm

99+

1,070.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Gray Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Not Available

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen

Canker, fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Not Available

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Not Available

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies

Not Available

Allergy

allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Used in parkland

Showy Purposes, small hedge

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Vomiting

Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture

Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LOPHANTHERA lactescens

CARPINUS caroliniana

Common Name

Golden Chain Tree

American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood

In Hindi

Laburnum

अमेरिकी हानबीन

In German

Goldregen (Pflanze)

Amerikanische Hainbuche

In French

Laburnum

Charme de Caroline

In Spanish

Laburnum

Carpinus caroliniana

In Greek

Laburnum

american γαύρο

In Portuguese

Laburnum

Carpinus caroliniana

In Polish

Złotokap

Grab amerykański

In Latin

Laburnum

american hornbeam

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Laburnum

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Faboideae

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

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Properties of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and American Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and American Hornbeam has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam

Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam Physical Information

Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam are as follows:

Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam

Care of Golden Chain Tree and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.