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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China
Europe, Turkey

Types

Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
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Number of Varieties

3030
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-112-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-9
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Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Magenta
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Copper
Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

High
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Twice a week
Moderate

In Winter

Regular watering required
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
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 after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
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

-
Birds

Allergy

Itchiness
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

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Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LITCHI chinensis
Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

लीची
हानबीन

In German

Lychee
Hainbuche

In French

Lychee
charme

In Spanish

Lychee
carpe

In Greek

λίτσι
γαύρος

In Portuguese

lichia
choupo-branco

In Polish

Lychee
grab

In Latin

Lychee
Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Fagales

Family

Sapindaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Litchi Sonn
Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

Sapindoideae
Coryloideae

Number of Species

338
1 27800
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Difference Between Lychee and Hornbeam

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

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Importance of Lychee and Hornbeam

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Lychee and Hornbeam. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Lychee 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 Lychee is anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders and Heart problems whereas of Hornbeam is Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism and Sore throat. Lychee has beauty benefits as follows: while Hornbeam has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Lychee 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 Lychee 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 Lychee are Itchiness 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. Lychee has showy fruits and Hornbeam has no showy fruits. Also Lychee is not flowering and Hornbeam is not flowering . You can compare Lychee and Hornbeam facts and facts of other plants too.