CORYLUS
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CORYLUS
Commonly known as Hazel nut
Common native shrub found all over the British Isles. A magical tree from which divining rods are made.
Genus of about 16 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from northern temperate regions, usually in woodland.
The cultivars of C. avellana and C. maxima (filbert) produce edible nuts.
C. avellana (from the town of Avella, in Italy) is a major component of the traditional English hedgerow. Coppiced, the poles were used in wattle and daub construction.
The nuts are an important food for wildlife.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
C. avellana and C. maxima produce edible nuts though for good production a selection should be planted so cross-pollination by wind can occur. Larger species and cultivars make good specimen trees. -
Place of origin
Northern temperate regions. -
Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Corylus - Growing Guide
