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Corylus americana

American hazelnut

Hazelnut has tiny, beautiful red-purple and yellow-green flowers that bloom early, even before many spring ephemerals. Its habit is tiered, multi-stemmed and clumping. An excellent choice for naturalizing, it provides nuts and cover for a variety of animals.

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Height: 5-9 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Hedge/screening
Rain Garden
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Multi Color Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


American hazelnut - Corylus americana from Native Plant Trust
American hazelnut - Corylus americana from Native Plant Trust
American hazelnut - Corylus americana from Native Plant Trust
American hazelnut - Corylus americana from Native Plant Trust
https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/corylus/americana/