Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
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 regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
हानबीन
चीनी मेपल
In German
Hainbuche
Zuckerahorn
In French
charme
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
carpe
arce de azúcar
In Greek
γαύρος
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
grab
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Item carpinus
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Sugar Maple. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Hornbeam and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple
Care of Hornbeam and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.