Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
American Hazelnut
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
américaine noisettes
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
Americana avellana
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
American Hazelnut
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
American Hazelnut
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of American Hazelnut and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.