Hornbeam

Kukui

About Hornbeam and Kukui

Hornbeam

Kukui

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia

Types

Number of Varieties

303

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H2, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,520.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Maple shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

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

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Insects

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Cramps, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

ALEURITES moluccanus

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui

In Hindi

हानबीन

Aleurites moluccanus

In German

Hainbuche

Lichtnussbaum

In French

charme

Aleurites moluccana

In Spanish

carpe

Aleurites moluccanus

In Greek

γαύρος

Aleurites moluccanus

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Nogueira-de-iguape

In Polish

grab

Nogueira-de-iguape

In Latin

Item carpinus

Aleurites moluccanus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Euphorbiales

Family

Betulaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Aleurites

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Aleuritideae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Crotonoideae

Number of Species

3850

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Kukui

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Kukui

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

Hornbeam and Kukui Physical Information

Hornbeam and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Kukui are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray

Care of Hornbeam and Kukui

Care of Hornbeam and Kukui 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 Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.