Beaked hazelnut, Beaked filbert
Corylus cornuta

Family: Betulaceae

What it is like

A spreading deciduous shrub. It is erect and 3 m high. The leaves are oval and have lobes. There are teeth along the edges. The flowers are in catkins about 30 mm long. The nut is encased in a long brown or green sheath. They are produced in clusters of 1-4. The nuts are about 12 mm long.

There are about 15 Corylus species.

Where it is found

It likes moist well drained soil. It grows in shady forest near the coast and in more open rocky areas further inland. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), USA

How it is used for food

The nuts can be eaten raw. They can be dried for later use. They are best when stored until fully ripe. They can also be ground into flour or meal. The meal can be mixed with sugar, water and candied orange peel and used in pies etc.

Edible parts

Nuts, seeds

How it is grown

The plants can be grown from seed, suckers or by layering.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Corylus rostrata Aiton;