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beaked hazelnut
Corylus cornuta
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.5Soil Texture
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
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
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
Function & Care
wildlife benefitediblehedgerowerosion control
Edible Parts
nut
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation