Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not available
Robusta blue, Robusta green, Curvula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
7-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Gray, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Yellow, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
conjunctivitis, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a grain, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
ERAGROSTIS curvula
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Weeping Lovegrass
In Hindi
हानबीन
Weeping Lovegrass
In German
Hainbuche
Weinend lovegrass
In French
charme
Weeping lovegrass
In Spanish
carpe
Pasto llorón
In Greek
γαύρος
κλάμα Lovegrass
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
chorando lovegrass
In Polish
grab
Płacząca Lovegrass
In Latin
Item carpinus
Plorans Lovegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Eragrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Eragrostideae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Weeping Lovegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Weeping Lovegrass 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 Weeping Lovegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass
Season and care of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Weeping Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Weeping Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass Physical Information
Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Weeping Lovegrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Weeping Lovegrass flower color: Gray and Lavender
- Weeping Lovegrass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass
Care of Hornbeam and Weeping Lovegrass 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 Weeping Lovegrass pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.