Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 310 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925372
Common Names
- Corylus sieboldiana
- Siebold's Hazel
- Siebold's Filbert
Description
Corylus sieboldiana (also called Siebold's Hazel, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to East Asia, and is found in temperate forests. It has alternate, simple leaves, and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Corylus sieboldiana is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a dense foliage and produces yellowish-brown catkins in the springtime. It is also used as a windbreak or a privacy screen.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Corylus sieboldiana var. mandshurica (Maxim.) C.K.Schneid.
Corylus sieboldiana var. sieboldiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corylus sieboldiana has small, yellow-green flowers that hang in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corylus sieboldiana 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 sieboldiana
Corylus sieboldiana can be found in Japan and Korea.
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,