American Hazelnut (Corylus americana)

Estimated Height at Pickup: 2-3’, 3 gal A.k.a. American filbert. An adaptable, hardy shrub that produces sweet, high-protein nuts! Once fairly common, this valuable crop has lost ground to modern agriculture and development. This is a species with high value to wildlife, and is an easy and nutritious addition to most gardens.  How long it takes to produce nuts depends on growing conditions, but average seems to be about 8 years for wild types to produce in quantity. Plant within 20ft of another hazelnut for best pollination! Pollination: 2+ individuals needed. Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic Soil Type: Adaptable Height: 6’-15’ Width: 6’-13’ Bloom Color: Red (Female), Brown (Male) Bloom Time: Mar-Apr Fruit: Edible hazelnuts mature in the fall. Fall Color: Yellow, Red Root Type: Rhizome Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts moths such as the luna and polyphemus moths, and many other insects including beetles, walkingsticks, leafhoppers, and a num