Hornbeam

Lychee

About Hornbeam and Lychee

Hornbeam

Lychee

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Southeastern Asia, China

Types

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip

Number of Varieties

3030

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-910-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm910.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Red, Magenta

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Red, Dark Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Linear

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

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Twice a week

In Winter

Average Water

Regular watering required

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

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

Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

LITCHI chinensis

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Litchee, Litchi, Lychee

In Hindi

हानबीन

लीची

In German

Hainbuche

Lychee

In French

charme

Lychee

In Spanish

carpe

Lychee

In Greek

γαύρος

λίτσι

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

lichia

In Polish

grab

Lychee

In Latin

Item carpinus

Lychee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Sapindaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Litchi Sonn

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Sapindoideae

Number of Species

383

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Lychee

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Lychee

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

Hornbeam and Lychee Physical Information

Hornbeam and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Lychee are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper

Care of Hornbeam and Lychee

Care of Hornbeam and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.