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Western Beaked Hazel

About Western Beaked Hazel

Western Beaked Hazel is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Western Beaked Hazel likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Western Beaked Hazel belongs to the Corylus genus, and is native to Canada and the United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Corylus cornuta

Genus

Corylus

Family

Betulaceae

Order

Fagales

Also known as

Beaked hazel, California hazelnut and Beaked hazelnut

How to care for Western Beaked Hazel

💦 Water

How often to water your Western Beaked Hazel

Western Beaked Hazel needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Western Beaked Hazel in your home

Western Beaked Hazel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Western Beaked Hazel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Western Beaked Hazel in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Western Beaked Hazel

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Western Beaked Hazel: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Western Beaked Hazel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Western Beaked Hazel can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Western Beaked Hazel →

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💦 Water Needs

Western Beaked Hazel prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Western Beaked Hazel Water Frequency →

Western Beaked Hazel Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Western Beaked Hazel requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Western Beaked Hazel Light Requirements →

Western Beaked Hazel Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Western Beaked Hazel is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Western Beaked Hazel does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Western Beaked Hazel →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Western Beaked Hazel →

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💩 Fertilizer

Western Beaked Hazel should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Western Beaked Hazel →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Western Beaked Hazel grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Western Beaked Hazel Lifecycle →

Western Beaked Hazel Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Western Beaked Hazel →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Western Beaked Hazel can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Western Beaked Hazel, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.