Corylus ferox Himalayan hazel (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Corylus ferox
Himalayan hazel
Deciduous tree
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The Corylus ferox plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from C. Nepal to S.W. China. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Himalayan hazel.

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Latin Name:  Corylus ferox
Common Name:  Himalayan hazel
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests, 2400 - 3000 metres[51].

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]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Members of this genus bear transplanting well and can be easily moved even when relatively large[11].

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