Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
desert broom
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Wüste Besen
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
desert broom
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Americana avellana
In Greek
desert broom
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
americana avelã
In Polish
desert broom
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
desert broom
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Desert Broom and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Desert Broom and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and American Hazelnut
Care of Desert Broom and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.