Hardy Edibles

Betulaceae

Himalayan spiny hazel

Corylus ferox

Himalayan spiny hazel

Photo: Natacha Frachon — CC BY 3.0 · source

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Survives zone 7 through 9

Hazelnut — excellent raw or roasted.

Hardiness
Zone 7 to 9
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Nut
Ripens
September
Mature size
Large suckering shrub; coppiceable; container short-term
Light
Partial to full sun (inferred)
Soil pH
6.0–7.5 (lime-tolerant)
Environment
Montane
Status
Wild
Years to fruit
3–4 yrs
Pollination
SELF-INCOMPATIBLE — hazels need a compatible pollinizer (plant 2–3 cultivars)