Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Europe, Turkey
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
  
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
  
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
  
In Hindi
हानबीन
  
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
  
In German
Hainbuche
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In French
charme
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Spanish
carpe
  
Alphonse Karr Bambú
  
In Greek
γαύρος
  
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
  
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Polish
grab
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
In Latin
Item carpinus
  
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Fagales
  
Poales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Carpinus
  
Bambusa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Bambuseae
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Bambusoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Hornbeam and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.