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Corylus americana

Names

Common Names
Hazelnut, American Hazelnut, American Filbert

Growth

Height
96-180 inches
Spread
96-120 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate growth rate, 6–24 inches per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Brown and red
Foliage Color
Dark green above and paler below.
Fall Foliage Color
Fall colors range across orange, yellow, rose, green, and purplish red (including brick red and wine red), often in various combinations with pale green or dull yellowish-green tones.

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full Sun to Partial shade.
Soil Type
Moist loamy soil
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained soil
Soil pH
Acidic to mildly alkaline, including neutral.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Late winter to early spring (February–March)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies and moths, attracts bees and other pollinators, attracts birds, provides cover and nesting habitat, and is a larval host for Saturniidae moths

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024