Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
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Habitat
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana
CITRUS medica
Common Name
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
Citron
In German
Haselnuss
Zitrone
In French
Noisette
Citron
In Spanish
Avellana
Cidra
In Portuguese
Avelã
cidra
In Polish
Orzech laskowy
Cytryna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Hazelnut and Citron
Wondering what are the properties of Hazelnut and Citron? We provide you with everything About Hazelnut and Citron. Hazelnut doesn't have thorns and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hazelnut and Citron
Season and care of Hazelnut and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Hazelnut and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Hazelnut and Citron Physical Information
Hazelnut and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hazelnut and Citron are as follows:
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hazelnut and Citron
Care of Hazelnut and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.