Himalayan Hazel

Corylus jacquemontii, Betulaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chinese Tree HazelCorylus colurnoides

Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Mexican AlderAlnus jorullensis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Pygmy PeashrubCaragana pygmaea

Nitrogen Fixation

Willow OakQuercus phellos

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Leatherleaf ViburnumViburnum rhytidophyllum

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Oriental BeechFagus orientalis

Both deciduous trees compete for similar temperate forest conditions, with beech being more dominant

Uses

Functions

Cold Wind ProtectionNut ProductionCoppice WoodWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

NutsYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Leaf AstringentBark Antiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Himalayan Hazel grow in?

Himalayan Hazel grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Himalayan Hazel?

Good companions for Himalayan Hazel include Chinese Tree Hazel, Mexican Alder, Pygmy Peashrub, Willow Oak, Leatherleaf Viburnum.

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