Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Brown
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Hazelnut
Laurus nobilis
In German
Haselnuss
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Noisette
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Avellana
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Φουντούκι
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Avelã
Loureiro
In Polish
Orzech laskowy
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Hazelnut
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coryleae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Hazelnut and Sweetbay
Season and care of Hazelnut and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Hazelnut and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Hazelnut and Sweetbay Physical Information
Hazelnut and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hazelnut and Sweetbay are as follows:
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Hazelnut and Sweetbay
Care of Hazelnut and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.