Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
हानबीन
Aaron Caladium
In German
Hainbuche
Aaron Caladium
In French
charme
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
carpe
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
γαύρος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
grab
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Item carpinus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium
Care of Hornbeam and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.