Plants of the Betulaceae Family at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently (or recently were) in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. This list is certainly not exhaustive -- additional taxa may be available in the trade, or may have been removed from our collection and thus removed from this list. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

Genus: Alnus

 
 

Genus: Betula

 
 

Genus: Carpinus

 
 

Genus: Corylus

  • Corylus americana

    American Filbert
    A large, native, somewhat coarse, nut-bearing shrub with good adaptability to clay, various soil pH levels, shade, heat, drought and soil compaction.
    • Corylus americana // American Filbert ("straight species")
  • Corylus avellana

    European Filbert
    A large, rounded, spreading shrub or small tree producing good quality edible filberts for consumption by humans and wildlife.
    • Corylus avellana // European Filbert, Common Hazel ("straight species")
    • Corylus avellana 'Contorta' // Contorted European Filbert; Harry Lauder's Walking Stick
    • Corylus avellana 'Fuscorubra' // Fuscorubra European (Red) Filbert
    • Corylus avellana 'Rosita' // Rosita European Filbert
  • Corylus colurna

    Turkish Filbert
    • Corylus colurna // Turkish Filbert ("straight species")
  • Corylus fargesii

    Farges' Hazelnut (Filbert)
    • Corylus fargesii // Farges' Hazelnut (Filbert) ("straight species")

 
 

Genus: Ostrya

  • Ostrya virginiana

    American Hophornbeam
    A small/medium sized, strong-wooded, deciduous tree w/ interesting, hop-like fruits and yellow fall color.
    • Ostrya virginiana // American Hophornbeam ("straight species")