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American hazelnut (Corylus americana)
Shrubs

American hazelnut

Corylus americana

Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone Zone 3 · Upland Zone
Size
Height: 8 to 16 ftWidth: 8 to 15 ft
Bloom Color
Green/brown catkins
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU Facultative upland — usually occurs in non-wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant

Notes

Best in well drained, moist to dry soils; full to part shade (full shade is tolerated)

Wildlife Value

Nuts eaten by some birds and mammals

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