Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, 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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Northern Catalpa
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Northern Catalpa
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Northern Catalpa
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Nord Catalpa
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Catalpa Norte
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Północnej Catalpa
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Northern Catalpa
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Northern Catalpa flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
Northern Catalpa leaf color: Light Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam
Care of Northern Catalpa and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Northern Catalpa 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.
