Hornbeam

Gomphrena

About Hornbeam and Gomphrena

Hornbeam

Gomphrena

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

303

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-99-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.40 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

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

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

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

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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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Borders, 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

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

GOMPHRENA globosa

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

In Hindi

हानबीन

Gomphrena

In German

Hainbuche

Gomphrena

In French

charme

Gomphrena

In Spanish

carpe

Gomphrena

In Greek

γαύρος

Gomphrena

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Gomphrena

In Polish

grab

Gomphrena

In Latin

Item carpinus

Gomphrena

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Gomphrena

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

3890

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Gomphrena

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Gomphrena

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

Hornbeam and Gomphrena Physical Information

Hornbeam and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Gomphrena are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green

Care of Hornbeam and Gomphrena

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