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Corylus cornuta

beaked hazelnut

Beaked hazelnut has a unique nut, surrounded by a casing that trumpets out like a raised elephant trunk. This compact, suckering shrub is great for naturalizing and has excellent wildlife value, providing cover for birds and small mammals and serving as a food source to insects and mammals.

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Height: 4-12 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Interesting Notes:

Interesting Notes

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Average
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Fall Foliage
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage
Orange to Brown Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


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beaked hazelnut - Corylus cornuta from Native Plant Trust
beaked hazelnut - Corylus cornuta from Native Plant Trust