Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Leucojum
European Hornbeam
In German
Leucojum
Hainbuche
In French
Leucojum
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Leucojum
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Leucojum
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Leucojum
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Leucojum
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Leucojum and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Leucojum and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leucojum and European Hornbeam
Care of Leucojum and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.