Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
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
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
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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 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 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
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.