Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
European Black Pine
In Hindi
हानबीन
Austrian Pine
In German
Hainbuche
Schwarzkiefer
In French
charme
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
carpe
pino salgareño
In Greek
γαύρος
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
grab
Sosna czarna
In Latin
Item carpinus
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Austrian Pine. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Austrian Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Hornbeam and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine
Care of Hornbeam and Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine 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 Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.