Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Shrub, Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
CORYLUS avellana
Common Name
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
In German
Bittermelone
Haselnuss
In French
Momordica charantia
Noisette
In Spanish
Momordica charantia
Avellana
In Portuguese
Momordica
Avelã
In Polish
Przepękla ogórkowata
Orzech laskowy
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut
Season and care of Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bitter Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Hazelnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bitter Gourd is Neutral and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut Physical Information
Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut are as follows:
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut
Care of Bitter Gourd and Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.