Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
European Hornbeam
In German
Palo Santo
Hainbuche
In French
palo santo
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
palo santo
Europeo carpe
In Greek
palo santo
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
palo santo
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
palo santo
Europejski Grab
In Latin
S. Palo
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Carpineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Palo Santo and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and European Hornbeam season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Palo Santo and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Palo Santo and European Hornbeam
Care of Palo Santo and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.