Siberian Hazelnut, Siberian Filbert, Asian Hazel Corylus heterophylla

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Botanical Name:

Corylus heterophylla

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Corylus

Species:

heterophylla

Common Name:

Siberian Hazelnut, Siberian Filbert, Asian Hazel

Height:
18-20 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours, repeat process on seed that did not imbibe.
Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 120 days.
Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Corylus heterophylla , the Asian Hazel , is a species of hazel native to eastern Asia , from northern China , eastern Mongolia , Korea , Japan , and southeastern Siberia . more...
* The seed can be eaten raw or cooked. The seed, which has a hard shell, is of relatively good flavour. Rich in oil. The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels. more...
Corylus heterophylla , the Asian Hazel , is a species of hazel native to eastern Asia , from northern China , eastern Mongolia , Korea , Japan , and southeastern Siberia . [ 1 ]
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Physical Characteristics  Corylus heterophylla is a deciduous Tree growing to 7 m (23ft). It is hardy to zone 5. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and are pollinated by Wind.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov