Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Holywood
Hainbuche
In French
Holywood
charme
In Spanish
Holywood
carpe
In Portuguese
Holywood
choupo-branco
In Latin
Holywood
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Holywood and Hornbeam
Season and care of Holywood and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Hornbeam Physical Information
Holywood and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Hornbeam are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Holywood and Hornbeam
Care of Holywood and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Holywood 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.