Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Turkey
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not available
  
jiujiangense, horizontale
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
Cold Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
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
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune every year, 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
  
Caterpillars
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
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
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
allergic reaction
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
  
ACER buergerianum
  
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
Trident Maple
  
In Hindi
हानबीन
  
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
  
In German
Hainbuche
  
Trident-Ahorn
  
In French
charme
  
Trident Maple
  
In Spanish
carpe
  
arce de Trident
  
In Greek
γαύρος
  
Trident Maple
  
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
  
bordo Trident
  
In Polish
grab
  
Trident klon
  
In Latin
Item carpinus
  
Trident Maple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Carpinus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Trident Maple
Season and care of Hornbeam and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Hornbeam and Trident Maple Physical Information
Hornbeam and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Trident Maple are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Trident Maple
Care of Hornbeam and Trident 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 Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.