Hornbeam

Birch

About Hornbeam and Birch

Hornbeam

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-94-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early 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, 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

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

हानबीन

भोज पत्र

In German

Hainbuche

Birke

In French

charme

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

carpe

Abedul

In Greek

γαύρος

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

bétula

In Polish

grab

Brzoza

In Latin

Item carpinus

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3834

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Birch

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

Hornbeam and Birch Physical Information

Hornbeam and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Birch are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Hornbeam and Birch

Care of Hornbeam and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.