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    Corylus fargesii

    Also Known As

    • Farges Filbert

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-130'
    • W: 15'-80'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    Corylus fargesii plant details

    Corylus fargesii is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and winter cream and tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Corylus fargesii

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: betulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 80 FT - wide, 20 FT - 130 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and tan blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, peeling bark, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Corylus fargesii

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An exquisite find from the mountains of China, this graceful 35-45' tree has a beautiful pyramidal form that manages to look both sturdy yet delicate at the same time, its crowning glory however is its gorgeous cinnamon to cream peeling bark that truly rivals that of the river birch, its fine-toothed green summer leaves turn a rich yellow in fall; native to open woodlands with rocky soil this tree is very adaptable to most garden sites and has relatively fast growth. S/M-GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Corylus fargesii plant

    How to Grow Corylus fargesii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • tan

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12'-20'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Corylus avellana 'Rote Zellernuss' foliage, form by Karl Gercens III
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    Corylus avellana 'Hall's Giant'

    aka Hail's Giant European Filbert, Hail's Giant Filbert, Halls Giant Hazelnut

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corylus avellana 'Hall's Giant' catkins by Forestfarm
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    Corylus avellana 'Jefferson'

    aka Jefferson Filbert, Jefferson Hazelnut

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Corylus avellana 'Jefferson' foliage by Forestfarm
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