Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California, Mexico
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
Not Available
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PINUS radiata
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Monterey Pine
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
मोंटेरी पाइन
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Monterey-Kiefer
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Monterey Pine
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
El pino de Monterrey
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Monterey Pine
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Monterey Pine
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Monterey Pine
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Pine
american hornbeam
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Monterey Pine flower color: Not Available
Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam
Care of Monterey Pine and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Monterey Pine 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.