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