Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Common Hazel, Asian Hazel, Beaked Hazel
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Deciduous forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Micropropagation, Seedlings, Tip Layering
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in early spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Anisogramma anomalae, Armillaria mellea, Curculio occidentis, Phyllactinia guttata
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Hay fever, Mouth itching, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Swelling in mouth, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Miscellany, Nutrients, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Catkins, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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 nigra
CORYLUS avellana
Common Name
River Birch
European Filbert, Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Hazelnut
In Hindi
River Birch
Hazelnut
In German
Fluss Birch
Haselnuss
In French
Birch river
Noisette
In Spanish
river Birch
Avellana
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
Φουντούκι
In Portuguese
river Birch
Avelã
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Orzech laskowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of River Birch and Hazelnut
Season and care of River Birch and Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hazelnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Hazelnut Physical Information
River Birch and Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hazelnut height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Hazelnut are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hazelnut flower color: Yellow
- Hazelnut leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Hazelnut
Care of River Birch and Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Hazelnut pruning is done Prune in early spring. In summer River Birch 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.