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beaked hazelnut

beaked hazelnut

Corylus cornuta

shrubβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 4a – Zone 8b

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A deciduous shrub valued for its clusters of small, edible hazelnuts enclosed in distinctive beaked husks. It grows well in woodland settings and provides food for wildlife while offering ornamental interest in spring with catkins and fall color.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–18β€² tall Γ— 6–12β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Betulaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

North American native

Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with