Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Swiss Chard
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
European Hornbeam
In German
Swiss Chard
Hainbuche
In French
Chard suisse
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
Acelgas
Europeo carpe
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
Boćwina
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cyclolobeae
Carpineae
Subfamily
Betoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam
Care of Swiss Chard and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Swiss Chard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.