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Corylus cornuta

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Betulaceae28 April 202612 min

Corylus cornuta: complete guide

Corylus cornuta

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Overview

Corylus cornuta is Beaked filbert, native North American hazelnut. Plant reaches 1.5 to 3 meters.

Appearance

Smooth green leaves. Male catkins in winter. Characteristic nuts with spiky extensions.

Location

Full sun to partial shade. 4-5 hours direct sunlight helps fruiting.

Soil

Well-draining soil, pH 5.5 to 7.5.

Watering

Young plants regular water. Established plants drought-tolerant.

Pruning

Minimal pruning. Light winter pruning.

Maintenance

Minimal. No major disease problems.

Winter

Extremely winter hardy to minus 30 degrees.

Combinations

Perfect for natural hedges. Bird feeding.

Conclusion

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