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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Fruit  

Origin
Europe, Turkey  
Europe, Western Asia  

Types
-  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett  

Number of Varieties
30  
99+
3000  
7

Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands  
Humid climates, moist forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-5  

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
1,219.20 cm  
34

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Spring, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Fall, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings  
Grafting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering  
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
-  

Soil Type
Loam  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
-  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla  

Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife  
Air purification, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus  
PYRUS communis  

Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam  
Pear  

In Hindi
हानबीन  
नाशपाती  

In German
Hainbuche  
Birne  

In French
charme  
Poire  

In Spanish
carpe  
Pera  

In Greek
γαύρος  
Αχλάδι  

In Portuguese
choupo-branco  
Pera  

In Polish
grab  
Gruszka  

In Latin
Item carpinus  
Orbis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Rosales  

Family
Betulaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Carpinus  
Pyrus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Maleae  

Subfamily
Coryloideae  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
38  
99+
30  
99+

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Difference Between Hornbeam and Pear

If you are confused whether Hornbeam or Pear 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 Hornbeam and Pear Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Hornbeam are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen and Water soluble fertilizers, whereas for Pear fertilizers required are Ammonium Nitrate and Fertilize the soil before planting. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Hornbeam and Pear if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Hornbeam and Pear

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Hornbeam and Pear. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Hornbeam and Pear 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 Hornbeam is Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism and Sore throat whereas of Pear is Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis and Weight loss. Hornbeam has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation and Stops hair loss while Pear has beauty benefits as follows: Skin irritation and Stops hair loss.

Compare Facts of Hornbeam vs Pear

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 Hornbeam vs Pear 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 Hornbeam are Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis whereas of Pear have Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Hornbeam has no showy fruits and Pear has showy fruits. Also Hornbeam is not flowering and Pear is flowering. You can compare Hornbeam and Pear facts and facts of other plants too.

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