Hornbeam

Lemon Thyme

About Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme

Hornbeam

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

3015

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Ovate-lanceolate

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

हानबीन

Lemon Thyme

In German

Hainbuche

Zitronenthymian

In French

charme

citron Thyme

In Spanish

carpe

citron Thyme

In Greek

γαύρος

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

limão Tomilho

In Polish

grab

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

Item carpinus

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Betulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

38350

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme

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

Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme

Care of Hornbeam and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.