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Woody > Corylus > Corylus sieboldiana > Corylus sieboldiana var. mandshurica

Corylus sieboldiana

var. mandshurica





Origin:  China, Japan, Korea and Russia.
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Corylus
Species
sieboldiana
Category
Woody
Type
Shrub (deciduous)
Variety
mandshurica
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7 - H3
Temperature (°C)
(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
(-15) - 30
Height
4. 5 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
General Description
This subspecies has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern.
Cultivation
Moist soil in full to partial shade. Tolerates most soil and Ph most levels, however does not tolerate very acidic soils.
Habitat
Forests.
Propagation
Propagate by seed: sow in autumn in a cold frame, it will germinate in late winter or spring. Seeds should be pre-soaked in warm water, then 2 weeks warm proceeded by 3-4 months cold stratification. Germination takes place 1-6 months at 20°C. Once large enough, prick and place into individual points on a cold frame. Plant into permanent positions late spring or early summer. Division by suckers should be done early spring and placed directly into permanent positions.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Seeds can be eaten cooked or raw. Seeds produce an edible oil.
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