Corylus yunnanensis
About
Corylus yunnanensis, the Yunnan hazel, is a species of hazelnut found in western China. It is a small tree or shrub. The flowers have triangular shaped petals. The round nuts which are encased in a very tough oval shaped shell and can be consumed by humans. The plant is not commercially grown for the nuts, rather they are sometimes used as ornamental plants. They are located in Western Guizhou, Hubei, South Western and Western Sichuan, and Western Yunnan.
- Family
- Betulaceae
How to use it
Yunnan hazel can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers and unique growth form. While not widely cultivated for its nuts, its aesthetic appeal makes it a great addition to landscape designs, especially in regions that mimic its native habitat.
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Gardening tip
If you decide to plant Yunnan hazel, consider its preference for well-drained soil and partial shade. This will help it thrive and showcase its beautiful flowers effectively.
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In the kitchen
The nuts of Yunnan hazel can be consumed by humans, but they are not commonly eaten or commercially available. Instead, this plant is more often appreciated for its ornamental value rather than its culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Corylus yunnanensis
- Slug
- corylus-yunnanensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Genus
- Corylus
- Species
- yunnanensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q5173728
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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