Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Shrub, Tree
  
Origin
India, Nepal, China
  
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Yellow, Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
  
Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in early spring
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
  
Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
  
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Used for making hedges
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
  
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
  
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
  
CORYLUS avellana
  
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
  
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
  
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
  
Hazelnut
  
In German
Himalaya-Birke
  
Haselnuss
  
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
  
Noisette
  
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
  
Avellana
  
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
  
Φουντούκι
  
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
  
Avelã
  
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
  
Orzech laskowy
  
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
  
Hazelnut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Corylus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Coryleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Coryloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut
Care of Himalayan Birch and Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.