Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Corylus

Species:

Corylus colchica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, squirrels

Fall Color:

yellow

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–120 days

Notes:

Seeds may take one to two years to germinate. Cold stratification mimics natural winter conditions required for embryo development.

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