Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fargesii
ID:
925974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) C.K.Schneid.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ill. Handb. Laubholzk. 2: 896 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925309

Common Names

  • Corylus fargesii
  • Farges' Hazel
  • Farges' Filbert

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Description

Corylus fargesii (also called Farges' Hazel, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to China. It is found in moist woodlands, often growing in thickets and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Corylus fargesii 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 fargesii 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 fargesii is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 6 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 fargesii

Corylus fargesii can be found in China and Japan.

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-47882: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Camillo Karl Schneider (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Schneid.' in the authors string.