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/