Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible dye
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
American Hazelnut
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Wunderblume
In French
américaine noisettes
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Americana avellana
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
American Hazelnut
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Maravilha
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
American Hazelnut
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Coryleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of American Hazelnut and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.