American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
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A native North American shrub prized for its edible hazelnuts and dense growth habit. Valuable for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and food production in temperate permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Most American hazelnuts in cultivation are seed-grown or unnamed clones rather than named cultivars. Selection focuses on nut size and productivity rather than ornamental characteristics.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A native North American shrub prized for its edible hazelnuts and dense growth habit. Valuable for wildlife habitat, erosion control, and food production in temperate permaculture systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well American Hazelnut grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
3
Avoid near
Notable Cultivars
Most American hazelnuts in cultivation are seed-grown or unnamed clones rather than named cultivars. Selection focuses on nut size and productivity rather than ornamental characteristics.