Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
creamy white
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Needs very little water
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
हानबीन
desert broom
In German
Hainbuche
Wüste Besen
In French
charme
desert broom
In Spanish
carpe
escoba del desierto
In Greek
γαύρος
desert broom
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
grab
desert broom
In Latin
Item carpinus
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Desert Broom. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Desert Broom
Season and care of Hornbeam and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Desert Broom Physical Information
Hornbeam and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Desert Broom are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Desert Broom
Care of Hornbeam and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.