Snow Flake

Hornbeam

About Snow Flake and Hornbeam

Snow Flake

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Europe, Turkey

Types

Number of Varieties

2030

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, wooded grassland

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-132-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs small amount of water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Mixed Border

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUPHORBIA leucocephala

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Christmas flower white lace euphorbia snow bush snow flake snows of Kilimanjaro white Christmas bush

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Snow Flake

हानबीन

In German

Schneeflocke

Hainbuche

In French

Flocon de neige

charme

In Spanish

Copo de nieve

carpe

In Greek

Νιφάδα χιονιού

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Floco de neve

choupo-branco

In Polish

Płatek śniegu

grab

In Latin

Aureus

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Fagales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Euphorbia

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Number of Species

200038

1 27800

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Properties of Snow Flake and Hornbeam

Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Hornbeam. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake has allergic reactions like and Hornbeam has allergic reactions like . 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 Snow Flake and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Snow Flake and Hornbeam

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

Snow Flake and Hornbeam Physical Information

Snow Flake and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Hornbeam are as follows:

Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Snow Flake and Hornbeam

Care of Snow Flake and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.