Hornbeam

Devils Backbone

About Hornbeam and Devils Backbone

Hornbeam

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Madagascar

Types

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

308

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-99-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

हानबीन

Devil's Backbone

In German

Hainbuche

Devil's Backbone

In French

charme

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

carpe

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

γαύρος

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

grab

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Item carpinus

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Malpighiales

Family

Betulaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

382000

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Devils Backbone. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Hornbeam and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Hornbeam and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone

Care of Hornbeam and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.