Hornbeam

Peppertree

About Hornbeam and Peppertree

Hornbeam

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Europe, Turkey

South America

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

30100

0 40000

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green

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

Arrowhead

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

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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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

Fine

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

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Skin Problems

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

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

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, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Peppertree

In Hindi

हानबीन

Peppertree

In German

Hainbuche

Peppertree

In French

charme

Peppertree

In Spanish

carpe

peppertree

In Greek

γαύρος

Peppertree

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

Peppertree

In Polish

grab

Peppertree

In Latin

Item carpinus

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

38600

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Peppertree

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

Hornbeam and Peppertree Physical Information

Hornbeam and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Peppertree are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Hornbeam and Peppertree

Care of Hornbeam and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.