Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
China
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Purple
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, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Davidia
In German
Hainbuche
Davidia
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Davidia
In Latin
Item carpinus
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Davidioideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Davidia
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Davidia? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Davidia. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Davidia doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Davidia 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 Davidia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Davidia
Season and care of Hornbeam and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Davidia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Davidia Physical Information
Hornbeam and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Davidia are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Davidia
Care of Hornbeam and Davidia 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 Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.