Chinese hazel
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8Will it grow where I live?
Chinese hazel is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 18 m
- Spread
- 6 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 100 years
- First yield
- after 8 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Chinese hazel: how big does it get?
Chinese hazel (Corylus chinensis) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 18 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is medium.
Chinese hazel: what site does it need?
Chinese hazel tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Chinese hazel: is it hardy?
Chinese hazel is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Chinese hazel: will it grow in Central Europe?
Chinese hazel is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Chinese hazel: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Chinese hazel. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Chinese hazel: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 8/10.
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