Nut Tree, American Hazelnut

The American Hazelnut is highly prized for its tasty nuts with easy-to-crack shells and small, sweet kernels. They add a wonderful flavor to many desserts and sweet breads. Hazelnut hedges can be used as windbreaks, visual screens, and to attract wildlife. If you’re interested in planting hazelnuts for their nuts, be sure you have a bit of space. You’ll need to plant 2 or more shrubs to ensure a good crop. The American Hazelnut typically begins producing nuts approximately 2-3 years after planting.

Drought tolerant once established
Attracts wildlife
Tolerant of a variety of soils

Plant Details +

Botanical	Corylus americana
Common Name	American Hazelnut
Size	#1
Height	10-16'
Spacing	10-12'
Hardiness	Zones 4-9
Exposure	Full Sun to Part Shade
Foliage	Green
Flower	Red flowers; yellow-brown catkins
Harvest	Fall

Planting/Care Instructions +

Planting Instructions: Plant in the spring, when the soil is workable. It tolerates a variety of soils and conditions. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Add generous amounts of peat but no fertilizer when planting. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly. Prune in winter during dormancy to remove unwanted branches and suckers and to thin our crowded limbs.

Pests or Diseases: Susceptible to Eastern filbert blight.