Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
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Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, 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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In German
Hainbuche
Plumcot
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
plumcot
In Latin
Item carpinus
Plumcot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hornbeam and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Plumcot. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Plumcot doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Plumcot
Season and care of Hornbeam and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Plumcot season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Plumcot Physical Information
Hornbeam and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Hornbeam and Plumcot
Care of Hornbeam and Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.