Hornbeam

Alpine Heath

About Hornbeam and Alpine Heath

Hornbeam

Alpine Heath

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe

Types

Number of Varieties

301

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Red, Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

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

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

ERICA carnea

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Winter heath

In Hindi

हानबीन

अल्पाइन हीथ

In German

Hainbuche

Alpine Heath

In French

charme

Alpine Heath

In Spanish

carpe

Alpine Heath

In Greek

γαύρος

Alpine Heath

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Alpine Heath

In Polish

grab

Alpine Heath

In Latin

Item carpinus

Alpini Heath

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Ericales

Family

Betulaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Erica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ericeae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

3860

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Alpine Heath. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath

Season and care of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Heath season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.

Hornbeam and Alpine Heath Physical Information

Hornbeam and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green

Care of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath

Care of Hornbeam and Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.