Corylus colurnoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colurnoides
ID:
925960
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.K.Schneid.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Laubholzkunde 1: 145 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925295
Common Names
- Corylus colurnoides
- Turkish Hazel
- Column Hazel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus colurnoides (also called the Chinese hazelnut, among many other common names) is a small deciduous shrub that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, wetlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus colurnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corylus colurnoides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corylus colurnoides is a deciduous tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Corylus colurnoides
Corylus colurnoides can be found in southeastern Europe and western Asia.
Species in the Corylus genus
Corylus americana, Corylus avellana, Corylus chinensis, Corylus colchica, Corylus colurna, Corylus colurnoides, Corylus cornuta, Corylus fargesii, Corylus ferox, Corylus heterophylla, Corylus jacquemontii, Corylus maxima, Corylus potaninii, Corylus sieboldiana, Corylus wangii, Corylus wulingensis, Corylus yunnanensis,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47870: Based on the initial data import
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.