Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PINUS banksiana
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
grey pine
scrub pine
In German
Hainbuche
Jack Kiefer
In French
charme
pin gris
In Spanish
carpe
jack pine
In Greek
γαύρος
υποδοχή πεύκο
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
jack pine
In Polish
grab
sosna Banksa
In Latin
Item carpinus
pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Hornbeam and Jack Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Jack Pine? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Jack Pine. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Jack Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Jack Pine
Season and care of Hornbeam and Jack Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Jack Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jack Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Jack Pine Physical Information
Hornbeam and Jack Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Jack Pine are as follows:
Care of Hornbeam and Jack Pine
Care of Hornbeam and Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.