Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Floodplains, Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
EUONYMUS europaeus
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
European spindle
In German
Hainbuche
gemeinsamen Spindel
In French
charme
axe commun
In Spanish
carpe
husillo Común
In Greek
γαύρος
κοινή άξονα
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
eixo comum
In Polish
grab
wspólna wrzeciona
In Latin
Item carpinus
commune fusum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Celastrales
Family
Betulaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hornbeam and Common Spindle
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Common Spindle? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Common Spindle. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Common Spindle doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Common Spindle 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 Spindle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Common Spindle
Season and care of Hornbeam and Common Spindle is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Common Spindle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Spindle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Common Spindle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Spindle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Common Spindle Physical Information
Hornbeam and Common Spindle physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Spindle height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Common Spindle are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Common Spindle flower color: Yellow green
- Common Spindle leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Common Spindle
Care of Hornbeam and Common Spindle 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 Spindle pruning is done Prune in late winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Spindle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.