Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Turkey
  
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
2-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
  
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
  
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
  
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
  
Carpinus betulus
  
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
  
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
  
हानबीन
  
In German
Magnolienbaum
  
Hainbuche
  
In French
magnolia
  
charme
  
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
  
carpe
  
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
  
γαύρος
  
In Portuguese
magnólia
  
choupo-branco
  
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
  
grab
  
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
  
Item carpinus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Magnoliales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Magnolia
  
Carpinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Coryloideae
  
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Hornbeam season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.