Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Asia
Types
-
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
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 less watering
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
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 all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In German
Hainbuche
wingnut
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
wingnut
In Latin
Item carpinus
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Carpinus
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Juglandoideae
Properties of Hornbeam and Wingnut
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Wingnut? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Wingnut. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Wingnut doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Wingnut 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 Wingnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Wingnut
Season and care of Hornbeam and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Wingnut Physical Information
Hornbeam and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Wingnut are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Hornbeam and Wingnut
Care of Hornbeam and Wingnut 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 Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.