Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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 watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Hippocastanoideae
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.
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.