Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Basketary, Charcoal, Cosmetics, For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
CORYLUS avellana
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Hazelnut
In German
Osage Orange
Haselnuss
In French
Osage orange
Noisette
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Avellana
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Avelã
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Orzech laskowy
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Hazelnut
Season and care of Osage Orange and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Osage Orange and Hazelnut Physical Information
Osage Orange and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Hazelnut are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Hazelnut
Care of Osage Orange and Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.