Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America
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
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Pineapple
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
अनानास
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Ananas
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Ananas
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Piña
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Ανανάς
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Ananas
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Pineapple
american hornbeam
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Fagales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Pineapple and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and American Hornbeam season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Pineapple and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pineapple and American Hornbeam
Care of Pineapple and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Pineapple 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.