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Beaked Hazelnut

Corylus Cornuta

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Overview

The Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) is a deciduous shrub, thriving in USDA zones 3-9. Characterized by its rounded, multi-stemmed form, it typically reaches 4-8 ft in height and spread. Recognizable by its 2-3 inch long toothed leaves and distinctive husks that resemble a beak, this species produces edible nuts in late summer. It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil, offering yellow catkins as early spring interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — which are roughly 2.5 to 5 inches long; where it can contribute to erosion control due to its propensity for suckering

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Betulaceae

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Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — it is a thriving addition to woodland gardens and naturalized areas; the Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) is a deciduous
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — Recognizable by its 2-3 inch long toothed leaves and distinctive husks that resemble a beak; shrub for full or half
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — Characterized by its rounded, multi-stemmed form, it typically reaches 4-8 ft in height and spread; turning to, image 38
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — shrub for full or half; the nuts mature in late summer to early fall
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — which are roughly 2.5 to 5 inches long
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — Characterized by its rounded, multi-stemmed form, it typically reaches 4-8 ft in height and spread; turning to, image 56
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — which are primarily wind-pollinated; with doubly serrated margins and a pointed tip
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — this species produces edible nuts in late summer
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — with doubly serrated margins and a pointed tip
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — where it can contribute to erosion control due to its propensity for suckering
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — The Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) is a deciduous shrub, thriving in USDA zones 3-9; this species produces, image 55
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — scientifically termed Corylus cornuta
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — Recognizable by its 2-3 inch long toothed leaves and distinctive husks that resemble a beak
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — The Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) is a deciduous shrub, thriving in USDA zones 3-9; this species produces, image 37
Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus Cornuta) — It prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil, offering yellow catkins as early spring interest, image 41
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