Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Madagascar
Types
-
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Malpighiales
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Euphorbioideae
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.
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.