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Beaked Hazelnut
Corylus cornuta
  
About Beaked Hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) 18 Nurseries Carry This Plant This slow-growing deciduous shrub is native to central and northern California. California Hazel typically grows in moist riparian areas and slopes. In spring, it blooms bright flowers that vary from red to yellow, eventually forming nuts that attract birds and small mammals. Plant in well-draining soil and under part shade.
habitatdana. (2016, January 18). Beaked Hazelnut, Corylus cornuta. Native Plants PNW. https://nativeplantspnw.com/beaked-hazelnut-corylus-cornuta/ ‌
Plant Description
Plant Type
Plant Type
Shrub

Size
Size
5 - 26.3 ft tall
10 ft wide

Form
Form
Upright

Growth Rate
Growth Rate
Moderate

Dormancy
Dormancy
Winter Deciduous

Flower Color
Flower Color
Yellow, Red

Flowering Season
Flowering Season
Spring, Winter

Wildlife Supported
 
Various insects are attracted to the flowers. The nuts are of interest mainly to squirrels.

Landscaping Information
Sun
Sun
Shade, Part Shade

Moisture
Moisture
Low

Summer Irrigation
Summer Irrigation
Max 2x / month once established

Nurseries
Nurseries

Ease of Care
Ease of Care
Moderately Easy

Cold Tolerance
Cold Tolerance
Tolerates cold to 0° F

Soil Drainage
Soil Drainage
Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil Description
Soil Description
Tolerant of a variety of garden soils as long as sufficient moisture is available. Soil PH: 5.0 - 7.0

Common uses
Common uses
Deer Resistant

Companion Plants
Companion Plants
Can be used with a variety of woodland and forest plants including:

Trees: Fir (Abies sp.), Red Alder (Alnus rubra), Madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), Oaks (Quercus sp.), Pines (Pinus sp.), and Bay Laurel (Umbellularia californica).

Shrubs: Buckeye (Aesculus californica), Manzanita (Arctostaphylos sp.), Mahonia (Berberis sp.), Ceanothus sp., Dogwood (Cornus sp.), Coffee Berry (Frangula sp.), and Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)

Propagation
Propagation?
For propagating by seed: 2-3 (and up to 6) mos. stratification; use fresh seeds.

Natural Setting
Site Type
Site Type
Usually found in openings in various types of woodland or forest

Climate
Climate
Annual Precipitation: 10.8" - 154.1", Summer Precipitation: 0.18" - 5.94", Coldest Month: 26.6" - 51.2", Hottest Month: 47.0" - 79.1", Humidity: 0.01" - 24.41", Elevation: 9" - 10807"


Sources include: Wikipedia. All text shown in the "About" section of these pages is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Plant observation data provided by the participants of the California Consortia of Herbaria, Sunset information provided by Jepson Flora Project. Propogation from seed information provided by the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden from "Seed Propagation of Native California Plants" by Dara E. Emery. Sources of plant photos include CalPhotos, Wikimedia Commons, and independent plant photographers who have agreed to share their images with Calscape. Other general sources of information include Calflora, CNPS Manual of Vegetation Online, Jepson Flora Project, Las Pilitas, Theodore Payne, Tree of Life, The Xerces Society, and information provided by CNPS volunteer editors, with special thanks to Don Rideout. Climate data used in creation of plant range maps is from PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University, using 30 year (1981-2010) annual "normals" at an 800 meter spatial resolution.

Links:   Jepson eFlora Taxon Page  CalPhotos  Wikipedia  Calflora


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