Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
-
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
American Hazelnut
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Red Buckeye
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Red Buckeye
In French
américaine noisettes
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Americana avellana
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
American Hazelnut
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
Red Buckeye
In Latin
American Hazelnut
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye
Care of American Hazelnut and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.