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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
$23.56
2gal
$37.38
  • 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.