Himalayan Hazel (Corylus ferox)

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

Corylus ferox is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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

tastes like the common filbert, C. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Small with a thick shell, the seed tastes like the common filbert, C.; 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, 2400 - 3000 metres in the Himalayas. Forests on mountain slopes at elevations of 1500 - 3800 metres in western China. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)