European Hazelnut, (Filbert), Corylus avellana, Tree Seeds (Fast, Showy, Edible)

Description: European Hazelnut, (Filbert), Corylus avellana, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Edible Nuts, Fast Growth, Showy Fall Colors, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Hedge, Cold and Drought Tolerant European Hazel is a small tree or large shrub reaching 12 to 16 feet tall. This fast growing plant is often used as a hedge. The leaves are deciduous, rounded, (almost heart shaped) 2 to 4 inches long and across, softly hairy on both surfaces, and with a double-serrate margin. Fall color is quite variable, ranging from attractive combinations of orange, rose, purplish red, yellow and green to undistinguished, dull yellowish green. The flowers are produced very early in spring, before the leaves and are monoecious (separate male and female flowers on the same plant) with wind pollinated pendulous catkins. Male catkins are pale yellow and 2 to 3 inches long, while females appear in small, reddish, inconspicuous catkins. The fruit is an edible nut, produced in clusters of one to five together, each nut held in a short leafy involucre (outer fibrous husk) which encloses about three quarters of the nut. The nut is smooth, spherical to oval, 1 inch long and yellow-brown with a pale scar at the base. The nut falls out of the involucre when ripe, about 7 to 8 months after pollination. The seed has a thin, dark brown skin which has a bitter flavor and is sometimes removed before cooking. The nut is best kept by shelling and then freezing. Hazelnuts are a delicious nut for fresh eating, roasted, ground into a paste or as toppings in chocolate and ice cream. The hazelnut is both tasty and healthy. It is high in vitamins A, E, and the B group. Hazelnut trees are easy to grow: plant two for cross-pollination and abundant crops will come quickly.With a maximum height of 16 feet and near infinite replication spread, this plant is best grown where it can spread outwards, such as natural areas, windbreak plantings and wildlife shelters. The Hazelnut is attractive to all nut-eaters (e.g., chipmunks) because it is prolific, the kernel is easily accessible and the tree is small. The blue jay, ruffed grouse, and some woodpeckers enjoy Hazelnuts. In history the filbert is commonly known as the "hazel," and has all sorts of superstitious and romantic connotations. If you woo your chosen one beneath a hazel tree, you are assured of success (I keep forgetting to try this); forked hazel rods are (were) used by witches in various mystical or nefarious ways. The name "filbert" derives from the time of the nut's ripening: around August 22, which is St. Philibert's Day in England and France. Another etymology has it that "filbert" means "full beard, in reference to the nuts husk. Common Names: European Hazel, Hazelnut, Filbert, Common Hazel, European FilbertZone: 4 to 10Growth Rate: FastPlant Type: Small deciduous tree or large shrubFamily: BetulaceaeNative Range: Europe, Western Asia and Northern Africa Height: 12 to 16 feet Spread: 10 to 20 feet Shape: Upright shape with a rounded head.Bloom Time: March-AprilBloom Color: Yellowish-greenFlower/Fruit: .75” to 1" Edible NutSun: Full SunFall Color: Variable, ranging from attractive combinations of orange, rose, purplish red, yellow and green.Drought Tolerance: HighWater: Dry to medium Maintenance: ModerateSite Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.Culture: Prompt removal of root suckers will help maintain plant appearance.Uses: For edible nuts, Specimen, small groupings, difficult, dry sites, naturalistic areas, hedge. Sowing Corylus avellana Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hoursStratify: Warm 30 days, then Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium.Germination: Sow 1” to 2” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please try the following link:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination:Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details.Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing.Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing.Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes.I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-09-25T01:33:47.000Z

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