Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate to oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Styptic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYRILLA racemiflora
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
Leatherwood, Ironwood, Myrtle
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
Leatherwood
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Leather
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
Leatherwood
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
Leatherwood
Americana avellana
In Greek
Leatherwood
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
Leatherwood
americana avelã
In Polish
Leatherwood
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
Leatherwood
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyrillaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Coryleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherwood and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Leatherwood and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherwood and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Leatherwood is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherwood and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Leatherwood and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherwood height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherwood and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Leatherwood flower color: White
Leatherwood leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Leatherwood and American Hazelnut
Care of Leatherwood and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.