Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Betulaceae

Genus:

Corylus

Species:

Corylus ferox

USDA Symbol:

COFE5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers mountainous regions with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 120–180 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Double dormancy typical of Corylus; warm stratification followed by cold stratification often required. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI