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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree

Origin

China
Europe, Turkey

Types

-
-

Number of Varieties

-30
0 40000
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Habitat

Upland
hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-92-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
-

Sunset Zone

21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Crimson
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Insects
Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DAPHNE acutiloba
Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Daphne plant
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

डाफ्ने संयंत्र
हानबीन

In German

Daphne Pflanzen
Hainbuche

In French

plante Daphne
charme

In Spanish

planta de Daphne
carpe

In Greek

Δάφνη φυτών
γαύρος

In Portuguese

Daphne planta
choupo-branco

In Polish

Daphne roślin
grab

In Latin

Daphne plant
Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales
Fagales

Family

Thymelaeaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Daphne
Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
Coryloideae

Number of Species

9538
1 27800
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Difference Between Daphne and Hornbeam

If you are confused whether Daphne or Hornbeam are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Daphne and Hornbeam Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Daphne are Fertilize after blooming period and fertilize in growing season, whereas for Hornbeam fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen and Water soluble fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Daphne and Hornbeam if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Daphne and Hornbeam

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Daphne and Hornbeam. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Daphne and Hornbeam as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Daphne is Diabetes, Nutrients and Wounds whereas of Hornbeam is Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism and Sore throat. Daphne has beauty benefits as follows: while Hornbeam has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Daphne vs Hornbeam

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Daphne vs Hornbeam and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Daphne are Skin irritation whereas of Hornbeam have Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Daphne has showy fruits and Hornbeam has no showy fruits. Also Daphne is not flowering and Hornbeam is not flowering . You can compare Daphne and Hornbeam facts and facts of other plants too.