Corylus maxima
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Oil, Seed
Oil, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wickerwork, Charcoal, Hedge, Oil, Wood, Carbon farming
Wickerwork, Charcoal, Hedge, Oil, Wood, Carbon farming
Description
Seeds: raw or cooked. These seeds are very rich in oil and can be eaten both raw and cooked. Cooked seeds find their way into cakes, pies, bread, and can even be used to make plant-based milk. They are ripe in the fall and are often targeted by squirrels, so protection is important. Store the seeds for up to 12 months in a cool place in an airtight container. Additionally, edible oil can be obtained from these seeds.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes odoratum, syn. ribes aureum Buffalo Currant |
Acer saccharum provides shade during the hotter months, which can help manage the temperature and moisture for Corylus maxima. |
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Fraxinus Excelsior Ash, European ash, Common Ash |
Fraxinus excelsior can improve soil structure and fertility, benefitting Corylus maxima. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Malus domestica can attract beneficial pollinators that also benefit Corylus maxima. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can help provide a diverse habitat for beneficial insects that control pests of Corylus maxima. |
|
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube |
Ziziphus jujuba's roots can help stabilize soil and reduce erosion, benefiting Corylus maxima's growing conditions. |