Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
North America, Northwestern United States
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
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
-
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In German
Hainbuche
Wein-Ahorn
In French
charme
Maple Vine
In Spanish
carpe
arce vid
In Greek
γαύρος
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
bordo de videira
In Polish
grab
Vine Maple
In Latin
Item carpinus
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Vine Maple
Season and care of Hornbeam and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Vine Maple Physical Information
Hornbeam and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Vine Maple are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hornbeam and Vine Maple
Care of Hornbeam and Vine 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 Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.