Corylus cornuta--- CONTRACT ONLY ON REQUEST
Common name: Beaked Hazelnut
A rare cousin to our local american hazel in Illinois, where it hides out in our most northwestern corner. I've looked for years and have only found it once (was not sure it wasn't planted). Very similar in general apperance with leaves, habit and flowers being very close. The most telling difference is fruit. The "beak" on the husk can be up to 3 inches long and is covered in tiny filaments that make the it very irritating to skin while picking them. It also differs in its preferred habitat from american hazel in that it likes to be in more shaded savanas and open woods with thinner soils. I have planted a couple in my yard and they seem to be tolerant of NE Illinois soils but the ones that get more shade are doing better. A wonderful botanic addtion for yards that with light evergreen and oak shade.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Savannas
Growth form
Dence Growth Form, Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Yellowish Catkin
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 7 Feet
- Mature width
- 6 Feet
- Max height
- 23 Feet
- Max width
- 17 Feet
Additional information
Drought Resistant Loved by birds
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