Hornbeam

Bird Cherry

About Hornbeam and Bird Cherry

Hornbeam

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

30100

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

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 Cutting

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

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

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

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

हानबीन

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Hainbuche

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

charme

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

carpe

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

γαύρος

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

grab

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Item carpinus

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Rosales

Family

Betulaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acacieae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

38100

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Bird Cherry

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Bird Cherry

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

Hornbeam and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Hornbeam and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Hornbeam and Bird Cherry

Care of Hornbeam and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.