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Corylus americana

Family: Betulaceae, Genus: Corylus

Description:

Corylus americana, or American hazelnut, is a versatile plant that can be grown as a large shrub or pruned into an ornamental tree. It produces tasty hazelnuts and features yellow-brown tasseled catkins in spring, with heart-shaped leaves that turn orange to wine-red in fall. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9, grows 10-15 feet tall, and is ideal for erosion control. It supports wildlife and is resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight.

Sources:
  1. [1] American Filbert: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  2. [2] American Filbert: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  3. [3] American Filbert: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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