Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
-
Habitat
Wet lands
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Plumcot
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
plumcot
choupo-branco
In Latin
Plumcot
Item carpinus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Plumcot and Hornbeam
Season and care of Plumcot and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Hornbeam season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Plumcot and Hornbeam Physical Information
Plumcot and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Hornbeam are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Hornbeam
Care of Plumcot and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.