Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
American Chestnut
In Hindi
हानबीन
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Hainbuche
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
charme
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
carpe
Castanea dentata
In Greek
γαύρος
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
castanea americana
In Polish
grab
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Item carpinus
English castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and American Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and American Chestnut. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and American Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and American Chestnut 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 American Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and American Chestnut
Season and care of Hornbeam and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and American Chestnut Physical Information
Hornbeam and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and American Chestnut are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and American Chestnut
Care of Hornbeam and American Chestnut 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 American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.