Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Types
Not available
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
Humid climates, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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 a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
CANANGA odorata
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
In Hindi
हानबीन
Ylang-Ylang
In German
Hainbuche
Ylang-Ylang
In French
charme
Ylang-Ylang
In Spanish
carpe
Ylang-Ylang
In Greek
γαύρος
Ylang-Ylang
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Ylang-Ylang
In Latin
Item carpinus
Ylang-Ylang
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Fagales
Magnoliales
Family
Betulaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang
Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Ylang-Ylang doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang
Season and care of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ylang-Ylang season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang Physical Information
Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
- Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang
Care of Hornbeam and Ylang-Ylang 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 Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
