Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow
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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, 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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Manilkara zapota
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
In German
Hainbuche
Breiapfelbaum
In French
charme
Sapotillier
In Greek
γαύρος
sapodilla
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
sapodilla
In Polish
grab
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
In Latin
Item carpinus
sapodilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Sapotaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sapoteae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Sapotoideae
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Sapodilla
Season and care of Hornbeam and Sapodilla is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Sapodilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sapodilla season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sapodilla is Neutral.
Hornbeam and Sapodilla Physical Information
Hornbeam and Sapodilla physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Sapodilla are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
- Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Sapodilla
Care of Hornbeam and Sapodilla 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 Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
