Plant Details

Corylus maxima

Filbert

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General Information

Scientific name: Corylus maxima
Also known as: Filbert

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 5.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Seed
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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