Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
China, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
हानबीन
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Hainbuche
chinesische Kastanie
In French
charme
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
carpe
Castaño chino
In Greek
γαύρος
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
castanha chinesa
In Polish
grab
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Item carpinus
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Hornbeam and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.