Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Melanesia
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Copperleaf
In Hindi
हानबीन
Copperleaf
In German
Hainbuche
Copperleaf
In French
charme
Copperleaf
In Spanish
carpe
copperleaf
In Greek
γαύρος
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Copperleaf
In Polish
grab
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Item carpinus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Betulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Copperleaf
Season and care of Hornbeam and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Copperleaf Physical Information
Hornbeam and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Copperleaf are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Hornbeam and Copperleaf
Care of Hornbeam and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.