Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Canada
Types
Not available
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
हानबीन
HACKBERRY
In German
Hainbuche
Hackberry
In French
charme
micocoulier
In Greek
γαύρος
hackberry
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
hackberry
In Latin
Item carpinus
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Hackberry
Season and care of Hornbeam and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Hackberry Physical Information
Hornbeam and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Hackberry are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hornbeam and Hackberry
Care of Hornbeam and Hackberry 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 Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
