Woody > Corylus > Corylus maxima > Corylus maxima
Corylus maxima
Large Filbert
Origin: Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia.
| Family |
| Betulaceae |
| Genus |
| Corylus |
| Species |
| maxima |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-32) - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-25) - 20 |
| Height |
| 3.5-4.6 m |
| Spread |
| 3.5-4.6 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This species has been placed on the IUCN Red List as least concern. |
| Landscape |
| Shrub borders. |
| Cultivation |
| Medium moisture, well drained, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. Root suckers should be removed. |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to leaf spots, blight and crown gall. Pests include squirrels, scale, leafhoppers and caterpillars. |
| Habitat |
| Hedges, ravines and forests. |
| Leaf Description |
| Pubescent, broad ovate dark green leaves turning yellow shades during autumn. |
| Texture Description |
| Wood is soft and splits easily. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed: seeds should be sown in autumn in a cold frame, germinating in late winter or spring. Seeds should be pre-soaked warm water for 48 hours, then 2 weeks warm preceded by 3-4 months of cold stratification. Germinates within 1-6 months at 20°C. Once large enough, prick and place into individual pots on a cold frame. Place into permanent positions late spring or early summer. Can be divided by suckers in early spring and placed directly into permanent position. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Edible nuts which can be eaten raw or roasted. Seeds produce an edible oil. |
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