Fargesii Hazelnut (Corylus fargesii)

Family: Betulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Corylus fargesii is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. The seed, in its shell, is about 10 - 15mm in diameter. The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels. — Seed - raw or cooked.; The seed, in its shell, is about 10 - 15mm in diameter.; The seed ripens in mid to late autumn and will probably need to be protected from squirrels.; When kept in a cool place, and not shelled, the seed should store for at least 12 months.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests in mountain valleys of western China at elevations of 800 - 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)