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American Hazelnut

Corylus americana


Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9   View Map
  • Yields ½" brown hazelnuts that typically grow in bunches of 2–6, each with a sweet, round kernel inside; they are easy to crack and drop free from the husk when mature
  • Can be harvested typically from September to October
  • Will begin producing nuts approximately 2–3 years after planting, 8 years if grown from seed
  • Grows in a rounded shape
  • Takes on a multi-stemmed form with an open, often wide-spreading base
  • Produces red female flowers and yellowish-brown male catkins on the same plant (but it is not self-fertile)
  • Should be planted in multiples (2 or 3) to ensure cross-pollination

Tree Details

Shape

Rounded

Growth Speed

Medium to Fast

Scientific Name

Corylus americana

Mature Height

15' - 18'

Mature Spread

10' - 12'

Shipping Height

2' - 4'

Highlights

The American hazelnut (also known as the American filbert) is a native shrub of the eastern United States. The tasty nuts are highly prized by cooks for their easy-to-crack shells and small, sweet kernel. Squirrels love them as well…mostly likely for the same reasons. Hazelnut hedges can be used as windbreaks, visual screens, and to attract wildlife.

If you’re interested in planting hazelnuts for their nuts, be sure you have a bit of space. You’ll need to plant two or more shrubs to ensure a good crop.

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Alkaline, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Rich, Sandy, Well Drained

Wildlife Value

The nuts produced by this shrub are a preferred by squirrels, deer, turkey, woodpeckers, pheasants, grouse, quail and jays. The male catkins are a food staple of ruffed grouse throughout the winter.

History/Lore

It is also known as the American filbert.

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