Plants ยป Corylus

Corylus avellana

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Corylus avellana
Family Betulaceae
Genus Corylus
Species
Common Name(s) Hazel nut, Corkscrew hazel, Cobnut
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This is an upright-bushy shrub or tree. It will produce a density growth of stems about 7m high. In the winter the bare twigs are massively covered with long yellow-orange, red catkins. The nut is enclosed in a green, fringed tube, In the autumn the leaves will become pale yellow. It is very tolerant of high winds. It will prefer rich soil and will do well in full sun or partial shade.

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Semi-moist conditions
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Medium well drained soil with a moderate depth, with low salinity and moderately fertile.
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Corylus avellana `Contorta`

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Foliage
Height (m) : 2 - 7
Spread (m) : 3 - 5
Growth Habit : Bushy, Columnar/Upright
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Flowering : Late Winter - Mid Spring
Fruit : Early Autumn - Early Autumn

Flowers
Colour : Red, Orange, Yellow
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
Profusion : medium
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Fruit
Type : nut-like
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Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
Edibility : pleasant

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