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  8. Common Hazel

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Common Hazel

Corylus avellana

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

58 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hazel Leafminer Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, July Highflyer Moth, Barred Umber 24
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Striped Alder Sawfly 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Hazel Aphid, Plant Bug, Osborn Scale, Mallard 29
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Goldenrod Crab Spider, Rhododendron Leafhopper, Lichen-carrying Green Lacewing, Variegated Brown Lacewing 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Rocky Loam Organic
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Habit
Erect Rounded
Plant type
Shrub Tree

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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