Hornbeam

Field Maple

About Hornbeam and Field Maple

Hornbeam

Field Maple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Green, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Yellow, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting

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

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

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

Sore Eyes

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

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

Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

ACER campestre

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Field Maple, Hedge Maple

In Hindi

हानबीन

फील्ड मेपल

In German

Hainbuche

Feld-Ahorn

In French

charme

Maple terrain

In Spanish

carpe

arce de campo

In Greek

γαύρος

Το πεδίο Maple

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

bordo de campo

In Polish

grab

Klon polny

In Latin

Item carpinus

Field Maple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carpinus

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

38128

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Field Maple

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Field Maple

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

Hornbeam and Field Maple Physical Information

Hornbeam and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Field Maple are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Hornbeam and Field Maple

Care of Hornbeam and Field Maple 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 Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.