Beaked Hazelnut | Corylus cornuta - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Beaked Hazelnut | Corylus cornuta

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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Photo Credit: John R. Seiler

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Photo Credit: Steven Katovich

An attractive large shrub/small tree that has beautiful yellow leaves in fall. It produces an edible nut that was a staple food of the aboriginal coastal people.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Riparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Riparian Forest; Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums	2011, 2012, 2010
Mature Height	13’
Shade Preference	Full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist, well-drained siols
Special Uses	Attracts birds; Provides wildlife forage, cover and food

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…