common hazel
Corylus avellana
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A deciduous shrub prized for its edible hazelnuts and ornamental catkins that appear in late winter. It grows into a rounded, multi-stemmed form and is relatively low-maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick) is grown for its dramatic twisted stems; 'Barcelona' and 'Ennis' are commercial nut cultivars known for large, quality kernel production.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A deciduous shrub prized for its edible hazelnuts and ornamental catkins that appear in late winter. It grows into a rounded, multi-stemmed form and is relatively low-maintenance once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common hazel grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Contorta' (Harry Lauder's Walking Stick) is grown for its dramatic twisted stems; 'Barcelona' and 'Ennis' are commercial nut cultivars known for large, quality kernel production.