Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Canary Islands
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
हानबीन
Tree Echium
In German
Hainbuche
Baum Aciam
In French
charme
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
carpe
árbol Aciam
In Greek
γαύρος
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
árvore Aciam
In Polish
grab
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Item carpinus
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hornbeam and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Tree Echium. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Tree Echium
Season and care of Hornbeam and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Tree Echium Physical Information
Hornbeam and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Tree Echium are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hornbeam and Tree Echium
Care of Hornbeam and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.