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Corylus americana
American Hazelnut
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Native, North American Hazelnut
- Thrives in Maine
- Round, multi stemmed habit
- Orange, purple, red, yellow foliage in fall
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Fast Growing
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic to neutral soil and full sun to partial shade. Avoid waterlogged conditions and planting on windy sites. Pruning in late winter - early spring can help maintain a manageable size and promote healthy growth. Plant two for best nut production.
Height: 10-16 ft
Spread: 8-13 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Edible
- Low Maintenance
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Heat Tolerant
- Naturalizing
- Drought Tolerant
- Fall Color
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Burgundy
- Bronze
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Corylus
Common Name: American Hazelnut
Deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub with ovate, double-toothed green leaves and variable fall color ranging from orange and purplish-red to yellowish-green. Showy yellowish-brown catkins bloom in spring followed by small, egg-shaped nuts encased in husk-like, ragged-edged bracts. Great for naturalized areas, woodland gardens or shrub borders.