Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
हानबीन
Hydrangea
In German
Hainbuche
Hortensie
In French
charme
Hortensia
In Spanish
carpe
Hortensia
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Hortênsia
In Latin
Item carpinus
Hibiscus
Family
Betulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Common Comfrey. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Hornbeam and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey
Care of Hornbeam and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey pruning is done 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.