Hardy Edibles

Betulaceae

Asian / Siberian hazel

Corylus heterophylla

Asian / Siberian hazel

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Survives zone 3 through 7

Hazelnut — excellent raw or roasted.

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 7
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
Temperate
Status
Both wild and cultivated
Years to fruit
3–4 yrs
Pollination
SELF-INCOMPATIBLE — hazels need a compatible pollinizer (plant 2–3 cultivars)