Hornbeam

Elephant Bush

About Hornbeam and Elephant Bush

Hornbeam

Elephant Bush

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Succulent

1.3 Origin

Europe, Turkey

Southern Africa

1.4 Types

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Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

2-9

10-12

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

10-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

Not Available

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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610.00 cm

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250.00 cm

Rank: 76 (Overall)▶

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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610.00 cm

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121.00 cm

Rank: 78 (Overall)▶

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Green

Green, Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Ovate

Succulent

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Low

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

Not Available

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No Cactus Garden Plants has it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds, Not Available

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

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

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

PORTULACARIA afra

7.2 Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

7.2.1 In Hindi

हानबीन

Elephant Bush

7.2.2 In German

Hainbuche

Elephant Bush

7.2.3 In French

charme

Elephant Bush

7.2.4 In Spanish

carpe

elefante Bush

7.2.5 In Greek

γαύρος

ελέφαντας Μπους

7.2.6 In Portuguese

choupo-branco

elefante de Bush

7.2.7 In Polish

grab

Elephant Bush

7.2.8 In Latin

Item carpinus

bush elephant

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Betulaceae

Portulacaceae

8.6 Genus

Carpinus

Portulacaria

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Coryloideae

Portulacarioideae

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Hornbeam and Elephant Bush

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Elephant Bush

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

Hornbeam and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Hornbeam and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Hornbeam and Elephant Bush

Care of Hornbeam and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.