Corylus wangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wangii
ID:
926055
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 8: 31 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925390
Common Names
- Corylus wangii
- Wang's Hazel
- Wang's Filbert
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corylus wangii (also called Wang'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 wangii 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corylus wangii is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellowish-green centre. The seed of Corylus wangii is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Corylus wangii are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corylus wangii 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 wangii
Corylus wangii can be found in China and Japan.
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-47955: Based on the initial data import
Hu Xiansu (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hu' in the authors string.