Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Western United States, Canada
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Needs watering once a week
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
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
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
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
In Hindi
हानबीन
Whitebark Pine
In German
Hainbuche
Whitebark Pine
In French
charme
Pin à écorce blanche
In Spanish
carpe
Whitebark pino
In Greek
γαύρος
Whitebark Pine
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Whitebark Pine
In Polish
grab
Whitebark Pine
In Latin
Item carpinus
Pinus albicaulis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Coryloideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Whitebark Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine
Season and care of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Whitebark Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine Physical Information
Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
- Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Care of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine
Care of Hornbeam and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.