European Filbert

Scientific Name
Corylus avellana
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Hanging yellow brown catkins (male flowers) in early spring; crisp green foliage in summer; edible nuts in distinctive, notched husks in autumn.

Culture

Full sun; prefers a moist, well-drained soil; tolerates alkaline soil.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Rounded

Native Regions, Text

Europe

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Leaves of European Filbert
picID
29407
Image
European Filbert, form of the cultivar 'Contorta'
picID
18833
Image
European Filbert, flowers of the cultivar 'Contorta'
picID
18834
Image
European Filbert, stems of the cultivar 'Contorta'
picID
18835
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
375