American Hazelnut - Corylus americana Size:3 Gallon organically rich soil

organically rich soil

Wildlife Value: Flowers attract a variety of bees

Photos: Samantha Nestory

protect from strong winds

Size: 10'-20’ tall

American Hazelnut - Corylus americana Size:3 Gallon organically rich soilAre you nuts about native shrubs? American Hazelnut is a resilient native shrub that will grow in a wide range of conditions, making it a perfect fit for any garden. In early spring, male flowers appear as showy, yellow catkins and female flowers appear as small, red catkins. Female flowers give way to small, edible nuts in late summer, which are encased in leafy, husk like bracts. The genus name "Corylus" comes from the Greek word korylos, meaning a