Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Turkey
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AGAVE toumeyana
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Honesty , Chinese Money
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
silver dollar
हानबीन
In German
Einjähriges Silberblatt
Hainbuche
In French
Monnaie-du-Pape
charme
In Spanish
planta de la plata
carpe
In Greek
silver dollar
γαύρος
In Portuguese
silver dollar
choupo-branco
In Polish
Miesiącznica roczna
grab
In Latin
silver dollar
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Agavaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Dollar and Hornbeam
Season and care of Silver Dollar and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar is Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar is Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Dollar and Hornbeam Physical Information
Silver Dollar and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar and Hornbeam are as follows:
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Dollar and Hornbeam
Care of Silver Dollar and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Dollar 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.