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About Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam


About Hornbeam and Serbian Spruce


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
Southern Europe   
Europe, Turkey   

Types
Not Available   
Not available   

Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy   
hedge rows, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7   
2-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm   
25
610.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Sienna   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green   
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Ovate   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution   
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings   
Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Aphids, Conifer red spider mite   
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Not Available   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation   
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden   
Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Paper pulp, Planted in shelterbeds, Used in making tea, Used in paper industry   
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PICEA omorika   
Carpinus betulus   

Common Name
Serbian Spruce   
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam   

In Hindi
Serbian Spruce   
हानबीन   

In German
serbische Fichte   
Hainbuche   

In French
serbe Spruce   
charme   

In Spanish
serbio Spruce   
carpe   

In Greek
σερβική έλατο   
γαύρος   

In Portuguese
sérvio Spruce   
choupo-branco   

In Polish
Świerk serbski   
grab   

In Latin
Sinensi Spruce   
Item carpinus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Coniferophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Pinopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Pinales   
Fagales   

Family
Pinaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Picea   
Carpinus   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Piceoideae   
Coryloideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
38   
99+

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Properties of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam. Serbian Spruce has thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Serbian Spruce does not have fragrant flowers. Serbian Spruce has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam

Season and care of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Serbian Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Serbian Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Serbian Spruce is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.

Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam Physical Information

Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Serbian Spruce height is 1,680.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam are as follows:

Care of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam

Care of Serbian Spruce and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Serbian Spruce pruning is done No pruning needed and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Serbian Spruce 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.

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