Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Turkey
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
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, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
हानबीन
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Hainbuche
Wiese Phlox
In French
charme
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
carpe
prado Phlox
In Greek
γαύρος
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
grab
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Item carpinus
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Phlox season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox
Care of Hornbeam and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.