Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Fraxinus
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Ash Tree
In German
Hainbuche
Esche
In Greek
γαύρος
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Freixo
In Latin
Item carpinus
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hornbeam and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Ash Tree. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Ash Tree
Season and care of Hornbeam and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ash Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Hornbeam and Ash Tree Physical Information
Hornbeam and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Ash Tree are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Ash Tree
Care of Hornbeam and Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.