Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
हानबीन
Pineapple Weed
In German
Hainbuche
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
charme
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
carpe
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
γαύρος
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
grab
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Item carpinus
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carpinus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple Weed season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed
Care of Hornbeam and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.