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Siberian hazelnut

Scientific Name: Corylus heterophylla

Family: Betulaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Siberian Hazelnut (Corylus heterophylla)

Corylus heterophylla, commonly known as the Siberian hazelnut or Asian hazel, is a species of hazel native to eastern Asia.

Considerations for Pets

  • Hazelnut is the shelled seed, or nut, of Corylus heterophylla.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Corylus heterophylla Fisch. ex Trautv.
  • Family: Betulaceae, Corylaceae
  • Genus: Corylus
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Siberian Filbert, Asian Hazel

Common Names

  • Siberian Hazelnut
  • Asian Hazel
  • Siberian Filbert

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern Asia, including:
    • Northern and Central China
    • Korea
    • Japan
    • Southeastern Siberia

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Grown habit: Tree, Shrub
  • Duration: Perennial

Quirky Facts

  • The hulls of this hazelnut are very thick and hard, while the kernels are small.
  • The edible seeds are freely sold in western and central Siberia.