Corylus cornuta

Male flowers are decorative brown catkins appearing before the leaves
Female flowers are small and red
Edible fruit emerges white, turning brown in the summer,
Textured green leaves turn yellow in the fall
Upright, tiered habit
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Size: 8 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
250-300 cm

SPREAD:
200-250 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

This plant requires a moist, well-drained soil. Removal of root suckers may be necessary to prevent thicket-like growth. Tolerant of adverse conditions, including soils with high pH. Not particularly suited to most landscapes.

Additional Notes about Beaked Hazel:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for many species of butterflies and moths including the Early Hairstreak Butterfly and the Polyphemus Moth. The flowers produce early-spring pollen for emerging bees. The nuts are enjoyed by birds as well as large and small mammals.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fruit

FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Spreading
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Screening (privacy)
Naturalizing

PH TOLERANCE:
High (up to 8.0)