Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Copper iris
In Hindi
हानबीन
Copper Iris
In German
Hainbuche
Copper Iris
In French
charme
Copper Iris
In Spanish
carpe
Cobre Iris
In Greek
γαύρος
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Copper Iris
In Polish
grab
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Item carpinus
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Copper Iris. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Copper Iris
Season and care of Hornbeam and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Copper Iris Physical Information
Hornbeam and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Copper Iris are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Copper Iris
Care of Hornbeam and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.