Hornbeam

Big leaf Maple

About Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple

Hornbeam

Big leaf Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada

Types

Black Maple, Mountain Maple, Norway Maple

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Riverbanks, Stream side

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-95-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-4

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm3,048.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm120.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Yellow, Red, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

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

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Improve hair condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Tonic, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

ACER macrophyllum

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple

In Hindi

हानबीन

बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़

In German

Hainbuche

Big Blatt Ahornbaum

In French

charme

Grande feuille Érable

In Spanish

carpe

Gran hoja del árbol de arce

In Greek

γαύρος

δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Árvore de bordo Folha grande

In Polish

grab

Duży liść klonowy

In Latin

Item carpinus

Big Maple folia ligni

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carpinus

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

3821

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple

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

Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple Physical Information

Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

Care of Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple

Care of Hornbeam and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.