American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
Corylus americana, the American hazelnut or American hazel, is a species of deciduous shrub in the genus Corylus, native to the eastern and central United States and extreme southern parts of eastern and central Canada.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Corylus americana |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Height | 8-12 ft |
| Bloom time | Mar-Apr |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Moisture | Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Loam |
| Wildlife value | Nuts for squirrels, jays and grouse; thicket nesting cover |
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