American Hazelnut (1-2' seedling)
Latin Name: Corylus americana. Family: Betulaceae (Birch)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit:
Mature size: 9ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, well drained soil, sandy sites, hedges and full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Nuts
Uses and functions: Fodder, firewood, wicker
Medium fast growing shrub. Slowly spreads by runners. Need 2+ for pollination. Excellent nuts, if you can beat the squirrels to them. Pick when slightly underripe and ripen indoors!
Latin Name: Corylus americana. Family: Betulaceae (Birch)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit:
Mature size: 9ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, well drained soil, sandy sites, hedges and full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Nuts
Uses and functions: Fodder, firewood, wicker
Medium fast growing shrub. Slowly spreads by runners. Need 2+ for pollination. Excellent nuts, if you can beat the squirrels to them. Pick when slightly underripe and ripen indoors!
Latin Name: Corylus americana. Family: Betulaceae (Birch)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit:
Mature size: 9ft
Native range: North America
Preferred habitat: Forest edges, well drained soil, sandy sites, hedges and full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Nuts
Uses and functions: Fodder, firewood, wicker
Medium fast growing shrub. Slowly spreads by runners. Need 2+ for pollination. Excellent nuts, if you can beat the squirrels to them. Pick when slightly underripe and ripen indoors!
