Corylus chinensis Chinese hazel (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Corylus chinensis
Chinese hazel
Deciduous tree
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The Corylus chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese hazel. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. colurna chinensis.

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Latin Name:  Corylus chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese hazel
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Franch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  24   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shady mixed forests[74].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, but is in general more productive of seeds when grown on soils of moderate fertility[11, 200]. It does less well in rich heavy soils or poor ones[11, 63]. Does well in a loamy soil[11]. Very suitable for an alkaliine soil[11], but it dislikes very acid soils[17]. Plants are fairly wind tolerant[1, 11]. Once established, this species is drought resistant[183]. It does not produce suckers[183]. A very ornamental tree[1], it is closely allied to C. colurna[11]. Members of this genus bear transplanting well and can be easily moved even when relatively large[11].

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