Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Europe, Turkey
Habitat
tropical environments
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Tree Echium
हानबीन
In German
Baum Aciam
Hainbuche
In French
Arbre ACIAM
charme
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
carpe
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
γαύρος
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
choupo-branco
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
grab
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Item carpinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Tree Echium and Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Hornbeam. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Hornbeam
Season and care of Tree Echium and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Hornbeam season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Echium and Hornbeam Physical Information
Tree Echium and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Hornbeam are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tree Echium and Hornbeam
Care of Tree Echium and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Tree Echium 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.