Corylus chinensis

Vernacular name: 
Chinese Hazel
Famille: 
Betulaceae

Hazel tree, endangered in its natural environment. Purple leaves on breaking, then green. Very long droping spikes first silver then yellow green. Height 20m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Cardinal red
  • Green

Flower color

  • White
  • Cream
  • Yellow

Sun exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Size

15 to 20m
10 to 15m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Fruit

Notable plant

  • In spring

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Other uses

  • Food - Fruit

Garden use

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

GENERAL DESCRIPTION