Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Brown
Yellow
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used for making hedges
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Hazelnut
Yellow Birch
In German
Haselnuss
Yellow Birch
In French
Noisette
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Avellana
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
Φουντούκι
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Avelã
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Orzech laskowy
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Hazelnut
Birch flavum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Hazelnut and Yellow Birch. Hazelnut doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hazelnut and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hazelnut and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Hazelnut and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch
Care of Hazelnut and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.