CORYLUS
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CORYLUS
Commonly known as Yunnan hazel
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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BerriesThese plants have berries.Large hazel nuts, 2-3 together
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Good to know
Syn Corylus heterophylla var. yunnanensis -
Place of origin
Western Guizhou, South Western and Western Sichuan, Western Yunnan. -
Deciduous
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Yellow
Pale yellow green catkins -
Panicles
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Woodland garden
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Orbicular
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Ovate
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Height
7 metres -
Spread
5 metres
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Corylus - Growing Guide
