Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Hazelnut
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Haselnuss
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Noisette
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Avellana
cólquico
In Greek
Φουντούκι
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Avelã
aftomn gema
In Polish
Orzech laskowy
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Hazelnut
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coryleae
Colchiceae
Properties of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus. Hazelnut doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Hazelnut does not have fragrant flowers. Hazelnut has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching and Vomiting and Autumn Crocus has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus
Care of Hazelnut and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.