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About Hornbeam and Astrantia

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Perennial

Origin

Europe, Turkey
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia

Types

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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

30100
0 40000
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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-94-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
8*1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8
21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.50 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, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green
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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

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
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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
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Well drained

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Bees, Flies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus
ASTRANTIA

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Astrantia

In Hindi

हानबीन
Hydrangea

In German

Hainbuche
Hortensie

In French

charme
Hortensia

In Spanish

carpe
Hortensia

In Greek

γαύρος
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

choupo-branco
Hortênsia

In Polish

grab
Hortensja

In Latin

Item carpinus
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
-

Order

Fagales
-

Family

Betulaceae
Apiaceae

Genus

Carpinus
-

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

Coryloideae
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Number of Species

389
1 27800
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Properties of Hornbeam and Astrantia

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

Season and Care of Hornbeam and Astrantia

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

Hornbeam and Astrantia Physical Information

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

  • Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red

  • Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

  • Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson

  • Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory

Care of Hornbeam and Astrantia

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