Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Europe, Turkey
  
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
Mediterranean region
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Rich
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Rich
  
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
  
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Full Sun
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Ants, Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
  
Citrus limetta
  
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
In Hindi
हानबीन
  
मौसम्बी
  
In German
Hainbuche
  
süße Limone
  
In French
charme
  
Citrus limetta
  
In Spanish
carpe
  
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
In Greek
γαύρος
  
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
  
doce de limão
  
In Polish
grab
  
słodkie limonki
  
In Latin
Item carpinus
  
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Carpinus
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Citreae
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Citroideae
  
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Hornbeam and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Hornbeam and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Hornbeam and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Sweet Lime
Care of Hornbeam and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.