Hazelnut
SpeciesCorylus avellana
Also called filbert, cobnut, European hazelnut, hazel, common hazel
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“These trees are deciduous and can range from small shrubs to medium-sized trees, depending on the species.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)
“woodland edges, thickets, and partially shaded areas” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators
“They prefer temperate climates with moderate rainfall and well-defined seasons. They grow best in well-drained, loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)
“Hazelnut trees thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4-9, though suitability depends on the species:” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)
“6 to 12 feet” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators
“nuts enclosed in attractive papery husks” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators
“The seed is edible and consumed raw, roasted, or ground into a paste.” — Hazelnut - Wikipedia
“This species is particularly prized for its resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), a fungal disease that affects many hazelnut trees.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)
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6 varieties
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Hazelnut
- Fact sheet: 4 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian