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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.
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Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowC. 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 originNorthern temperate regions.
Buy Varieties of CORYLUS
CORYLUS avellana
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
catkin flowers, contorted stems
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' 'Red Majestic'
rare and unusual new form of the contorted hazel with stunning bright red leaves
CORYLUS avellana 'Heterophylla'
very dissected leaves turning yellow in autumn. Produces edible nuts.
CORYLUS chinensis
a large tree with light coloured furrowed bark Dense clusters of fruits with pale brown husks
CORYLUS colurna
a pyramidical tree with corky corrugated bark and hairy husks on the fruit
CORYLUS maxima 'Purpurea'
deep purple foliage in full sun
CORYLUS sieboldiana
a Japanese species with fruits in clusters of 2-4 and the nuts are completely enclosed in the husks. One of the hardiest hazels