Gevuina avellana - Chilean Hazel tree

Description and Uses

Gevuina avellana (Chilean Hazel tree) is a tropical tree from Patagonia . It is mainly grown for its nut crops , which have a long shelf life. The crop is harvested by ground gathering. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 504 - 504 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 55 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Gevuina avellana has a lifespan of 70 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 12 meters tall with a crown of 8 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and shade tolerant. Gevuina avellana has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza high). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is hermaphroditic and is pollinated by bees. Gevuina avellana is {missing data} and {missing data} and has no thorns.

Gevuina avellana thrives in an altitude of 0 to 700 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is -10°C; optimally between 10 - 25°C. The optimal rainfall is 1450 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 700 - 1500mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 5.0 - 6.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is intolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Gevuina avellana is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are stratificant and can be stored for 6 months. There are approximative 10000 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}