Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Shrub
  
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
  
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
11-7
  
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
  
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
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
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Borders
  
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
  
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
  
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
  
ERYTHRINA herbacea
  
Common Name
American Hazelnut
  
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
  
Red Cardinal
  
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
  
Red Cardinal
  
In French
américaine noisettes
  
Cardinal rouge
  
In Spanish
Americana avellana
  
Cárdenas
  
In Greek
American Hazelnut
  
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
  
In Portuguese
americana avelã
  
Cardeal vermelho
  
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
  
Red Cardinal
  
In Latin
American Hazelnut
  
Cardinalis Rubrum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Corylus
  
Erythrina
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Coryleae
  
Phaseoleae
  
Subfamily
Coryloideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal
Care of American Hazelnut and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.