American Hazelnut

American Hazelnut Corylus americana Best grown in an area where it has room to spread. Produces showy catkin flowers in the spring followed by edible sweet-flavored nuts. Often roasted to enhance flavor, used in baked goods, ground into flour, or eaten as a raw snack. American hazelnuts are encased in spiny pods. Leftover nuts in the yard help feed wildlife. Available sizes: 7 Gallon Container • 10 Year Size: 10-15' tall & wide • Hardiness Zone: 4-9 • Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun/Part Shade • Self-Pollinating: However, planting another tree for cross-pollination can increase fruit production • Native • Supports Wildlife