Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
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
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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 less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
हानबीन
Incense Cedar
In German
Hainbuche
Zeder
In French
charme
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
carpe
cedro de incienso
In Greek
γαύρος
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
cedro de incenso
In Polish
grab
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Item carpinus
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Incense Cedar. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Hornbeam and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Incense Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar
Care of Hornbeam and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.