Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Not Available, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
चीकू
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Breiapfelbaum
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
Sapotillier
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
chicle
Americana avellana
In Greek
sapodilla
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
sapodilla
americana avelã
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
sapodilla
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sapodilla and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Sapodilla and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hazelnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Sapodilla and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sapodilla and American Hazelnut
Care of Sapodilla and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla 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.
