Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
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
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Oxlip
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
δακράκι
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Oxlip
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Oxlip
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Oxlip and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and American Hornbeam season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Oxlip and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and American Hornbeam
Care of Oxlip and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Oxlip 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.