Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
avellana
ID:
925924

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 998 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925259

Common Names

  • Corylus Avellana
  • Common Hazelnut
  • European Filbert

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Description

Corylus avellana (also called the common hazelnut, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, wetlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corylus avellana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corylus avellana var. avellana
Corylus avellana var. pontica (K.Koch) H.J.P.Winkl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corylus avellana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corylus avellana is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Europe and is found in dry forests and woodlands. It has small, oval leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Corylus avellana

Corylus avellana can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Species in the Betulaceae family

Alnus mayrii, Alnus acuminata, Alnus alnobetula, Alnus cordata, Alnus cremastogyne, Alnus elliptica, Alnus fallacina, Alnus fauriei, Alnus ferdinandi-coburgii, Alnus firma, Alnus formosana, Alnus glutinosa, Alnus glutipes, Alnus hakkodensis, Alnus hanedae, Alnus henryi, Alnus hirsuta, Alnus hosoii, Alnus incana, Alnus japonica, Alnus jorullensis, Alnus lanata, Alnus mairei, Alnus mandshurica, Alnus maritima, Alnus matsumurae, Alnus maximowiczii, Alnus nepalensis, Alnus nitida, Alnus oblongifolia, Alnus orientalis, Alnus paniculata, Alnus peculiaris, Alnus pendula, Alnus pubescens, Alnus rhombifolia, Alnus rubra, Alnus serrulata, Alnus serrulatoides, Alnus sieboldiana, Alnus subcordata, Alnus suginoi, Alnus trabeculosa, Alnus vermicularis, Alnus dolichocarpa, Alnus djavanshirii, Alnus lusitanica, Betula alleghaniensis, Betula alnoides, Betula alpestris,

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