Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, hedge rows, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Pale White
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
  
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
  
extracted oil, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Charcoal, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
  
CORNUS racemosa
  
Common Name
American Hazelnut
  
Dogwood, Bloodtwig dogwood
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
  
Gray Dogwood
  
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
  
Cornus racemosa
  
In French
américaine noisettes
  
Gray Dogwood
  
In Spanish
Americana avellana
  
Cornus racemosa
  
In Greek
American Hazelnut
  
Gray Dogwood
  
In Portuguese
americana avelã
  
Gray Dogwood
  
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
  
Gray Dogwood
  
In Latin
American Hazelnut
  
Gray Dogwood
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Corylus
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Coryleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gray Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gray Dogwood is Not Available.
American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Gray Dogwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gray Dogwood flower color: White
- Gray Dogwood leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood
Care of American Hazelnut and Gray Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gray Dogwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gray Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.