Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
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
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Rhabarber
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
Rhubarbe
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Ραβέντι
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Rabarbar
Grab amerykański
In Latin
RHEUM
american hornbeam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhubarb and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Rhubarb and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and American Hornbeam season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhubarb and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Rhubarb and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rhubarb and American Hornbeam
Care of Rhubarb and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Rhubarb 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.