Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Central America, North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Not Available
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Slugs
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible dye
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Mirabilis jalapa
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Mirabilis jalapa
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Wunderblume
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Belle-de-nuit
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Dondiego de noche
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
mirabilis Jalapa
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Maravilha
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Grab amerykański
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mirabilis Jalapa season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer and American Hornbeam season is Fall, Late Summer and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam
Care of Mirabilis Jalapa and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.