Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
लीची
European Hornbeam
In German
Lychee
Hainbuche
In French
Lychee
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Lychee
Europeo carpe
In Greek
λίτσι
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
lichia
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Lychee
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Lychee
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lychee and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Lychee and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Lychee and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lychee and European Hornbeam
Care of Lychee and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.