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Corylus americana

American Hazelnut (American Filbert)

A multi-stemmed shrub, abundantly branched, with male and female blooms borne on the same plant. Textured foliage features yellow, orange, and red shades in the fall. The white, edible fruit turns brown when mature.

  • »  Male flowers are brown, decorative catkins before the leaves appear
  • »  Female flowers are small and red
  • »  Edible fruit emerges white, turning brown in the summer
  • »  Textured green leaves turn yellow, orange, and red in the fall
  • »  Upright, rounded habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring
  • »  Male catkin size: up to 8 cm

1gal
$25.19
2gal
$42.25
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:2-3 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fruit
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Corylus americana

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Corylus americana

This plant requires a moist, well-drained soil. Removal of root suckers may be necessary to prevent thicket-like growth. Tolerant of adverse conditions, including soils with high pH.