Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 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, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORYLUS americana
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
American Hazelnut
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
Tritoma
In German
amerikanische Haselnuss
Tritoma
In French
américaine noisettes
Tritoma
In Spanish
Americana avellana
tritoma
In Greek
American Hazelnut
tritoma
In Portuguese
americana avelã
Tritoma
In Polish
Amerykański orzech laskowy
Tritoma
In Latin
American Hazelnut
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coryleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Hazelnut and Tritoma
Season and care of American Hazelnut and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about American Hazelnut and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Hazelnut is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
American Hazelnut and Tritoma Physical Information
American Hazelnut and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of American Hazelnut and Tritoma are as follows:
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of American Hazelnut and Tritoma
Care of American Hazelnut and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
