Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Astringent, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for woodware
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
CYRILLA racemiflora
Common Name
American Hazelnut
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Leatherwood
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Leather
In French
américaine noisettes
Leatherwood
In Spanish
Americana avellana
Leatherwood
In Greek
American Hazelnut
Leatherwood
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Leatherwood
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
Leatherwood
In Latin
American Hazelnut
Leatherwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Cyrillaceae
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 Leatherwood
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Leatherwood is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Leatherwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hazelnut and Leatherwood Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Leatherwood physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Leatherwood are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Leatherwood flower color: White
- Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Leatherwood
Care of American Hazelnut and Leatherwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherwood 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 Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.