Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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 during dry weather
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
हानबीन
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Hainbuche
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
charme
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
carpe
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
γαύρος
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
grab
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Item carpinus
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Cornoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Wedding Cake Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Hornbeam and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
