Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong to lance-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
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
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
Common Name
American Hazelnut
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Mexican Heather
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Mexican Heather
In French
américaine noisettes
Mexicaine Heather
In Spanish
Americana avellana
Heather mexicana
In Greek
American Hazelnut
Μεξικού Heather
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Mexican Heather
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
Mexican Heather
In Latin
American Hazelnut
Mexicanus Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coryleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Lythroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather
Care of American Hazelnut and Mexican Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
