Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
हानबीन
In German
Ohio buckeye
Hainbuche
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
charme
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
carpe
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
choupo-branco
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
grab
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Coryloideae
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye 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.