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About Hornbeam and Stonecrop


About Stonecrop and Hornbeam


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Herbs   

Origin
Europe, Turkey   
Central Asia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands   
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-4   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
5.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red   
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Oblique base   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings   
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   

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   
Needs very little water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
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   
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   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Bees   

Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis   
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss   
Reduce Bruises   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat   
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus   
Sedum acre   

Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam   
Stonecrop   

In Hindi
हानबीन   
Stonecrop   

In German
Hainbuche   
Stonecrop   

In French
charme   
Orpin   

In Spanish
carpe   
uva de gato   

In Greek
γαύρος   
Stonecrop   

In Portuguese
choupo-branco   
Stonecrop   

In Polish
grab   
rozchodnika   

In Latin
Item carpinus   
Sedum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fagales   
Saxifragales   

Family
Betulaceae   
Crassulaceae   

Genus
Carpinus   
Sedum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Sedeae   

Subfamily
Coryloideae   
Sedoideae   

Number of Species
38   
99+
600   
30

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Properties of Hornbeam and Stonecrop

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

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Stonecrop

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

Hornbeam and Stonecrop Physical Information

Hornbeam and Stonecrop physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hornbeam and Stonecrop are as follows:

Care of Hornbeam and Stonecrop

Care of Hornbeam and Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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