Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, Australia
Europe, Turkey
Types
C. odorata var. fruitcosa (Craib) J. Sincl.
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Lowland
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Perfumes
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseborrhoeic, Antiseptic, Aphrodisiac, Nervine
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CANANGA odorata
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Chanel No.5 Tree, Perfume Tree, Ylang-Ylang
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Ylang-Ylang
हानबीन
In German
Ylang-Ylang
Hainbuche
In French
Ylang-Ylang
charme
In Spanish
Ylang-Ylang
carpe
In Greek
Ylang-Ylang
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Ylang-Ylang
choupo-branco
In Latin
Ylang-Ylang
Item carpinus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Fagales
Family
Annonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam
Season and care of Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ylang-Ylang season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Ylang-Ylang is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam Physical Information
Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Ylang-Ylang height is 910.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam are as follows:
Ylang-Ylang flower color: Light Yellow
Ylang-Ylang leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam
Care of Ylang-Ylang and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ylang-Ylang pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune to control growth and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ylang-Ylang needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.