Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Japan
Types
Not available
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
हानबीन
hakone grass
In German
Hainbuche
Hakone Gras
In French
charme
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
carpe
hierba Hakone
In Greek
γαύρος
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Hakone grama
In Polish
grab
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Item carpinus
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Hornbeam and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Hornbeam and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Hornbeam and Hakone Grass
Care of Hornbeam and Hakone Grass 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.