Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
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Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
हानबीन
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Hainbuche
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
charme
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
carpe
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
γαύρος
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
grab
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Item carpinus
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Bael
Season and care of Hornbeam and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bael season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Hornbeam and Bael Physical Information
Hornbeam and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Bael are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Hornbeam and Bael
Care of Hornbeam and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.