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Corylus cornuta
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

Valuable plant. Garden centers. Visit gardenworld.app for garden plans.

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