Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Chestnut Blight
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Watering American Chestnut and Hornbeam
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of American Chestnut and Hornbeam Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking American Chestnut and Hornbeam care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering American Chestnut and Hornbeam is as follows:
Watering American Chestnut in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering American Chestnut in Winter: Average Water
Watering Hornbeam in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Hornbeam in Winter: Average Water
American Chestnut and Hornbeam Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About American Chestnut and Hornbeam diseases is very important factor of American Chestnut and Hornbeam Care. These plant's diseases are:
- American Chestnut: Chestnut Blight
- Hornbeam: Aphids, Caterpillars and Powdery mildew
American Chestnut and Hornbeam Pruning
Pruning is an important part of American Chestnut and Hornbeam care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. American Chestnut and Hornbeam pruning is done as follows:
American Chestnut pruning: Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Hornbeam pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. American Chestnut and Hornbeam fertilizers are as follows:
- American Chestnut fertilizers: 14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost and General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
- Hornbeam fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen and Water soluble fertilizers