American Hazelnut
American Hazelnut, (Corylus americana), is an easy-to-grow native shrub that produces edible nuts in late summer. Able to thrive in a wide range of conditions, this native shrub is a good choice for hedgerow, windbreak and transition lines.
Highly attractive to wildlife, the nuts are eaten by, deer, northern bobwhite, ruffed grouse, turkey,and pheasants. The leaves, twigs, and catkins are browsed by rabbits and deer. The male catkins are a winter food for turkey and ruffed grouse. The dense, low growth habit provides cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife.
American Hazelnut, (Corylus americana), is an easy-to-grow native shrub that produces edible nuts in late summer. Able to thrive in a wide range of conditions, this native shrub is a good choice for hedgerow, windbreak and transition lines.
Highly attractive to wildlife, the nuts are eaten by, deer, northern bobwhite, ruffed grouse, turkey,and pheasants. The leaves, twigs, and catkins are browsed by rabbits and deer. The male catkins are a winter food for turkey and ruffed grouse. The dense, low growth habit provides cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife.
American Hazelnut, (Corylus americana), is an easy-to-grow native shrub that produces edible nuts in late summer. Able to thrive in a wide range of conditions, this native shrub is a good choice for hedgerow, windbreak and transition lines.
Highly attractive to wildlife, the nuts are eaten by, deer, northern bobwhite, ruffed grouse, turkey,and pheasants. The leaves, twigs, and catkins are browsed by rabbits and deer. The male catkins are a winter food for turkey and ruffed grouse. The dense, low growth habit provides cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife.
Planting and Cultivation Notes
This is a unisex species, with separate male and female parts on the same branch. A single shrub will produce some nuts, but as a wind-pollinated species 3-5 shrubs are recommended for optimal nut production
*NOTE*
- Bare root trees: Can only be shipped during NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR and early APRL
- Potted Trees: Can be shipped at any time but there is a higher cost due to the weight of the potting soil.