American Filbert (Hazelnut)
Corylus americana is a suckering, native deciduous shrub in the Betulaceae (Birch) family. A medium to fast-growing plant, it can grow up to 2’ annually! It has one central stem and will send up many auxiliary stems from the root system that bear the beautiful drooping flowers stereotypical to hazelnuts.
Growing conditions: The American hazelnut grows in a wide range of soils and is most often found on forest edges.
Size at maturity: 15’-18’
Uses: We are offering American Filbert primarily for its nut potential. It is a very versatile edible landscaping plant, fulfilling the shrub layer in a pragmatic and beautiful way. Responds well to pruning. Hazelnut wood is traditionally used in thatching roofs as ‘spars,’ where 18” long by 1” diameter sections are soaked, then twisted and bent over 180 degrees, then fastened in place to make wooden staples to hold the thatch down.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Corylus americana is a suckering, native deciduous shrub in the Betulaceae (Birch) family. A medium to fast-growing plant, it can grow up to 2’ annually! It has one central stem and will send up many auxiliary stems from the root system that bear the beautiful drooping flowers stereotypical to hazelnuts.
Growing conditions: The American hazelnut grows in a wide range of soils and is most often found on forest edges.
Size at maturity: 15’-18’
Uses: We are offering American Filbert primarily for its nut potential. It is a very versatile edible landscaping plant, fulfilling the shrub layer in a pragmatic and beautiful way. Responds well to pruning. Hazelnut wood is traditionally used in thatching roofs as ‘spars,’ where 18” long by 1” diameter sections are soaked, then twisted and bent over 180 degrees, then fastened in place to make wooden staples to hold the thatch down.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Corylus americana is a suckering, native deciduous shrub in the Betulaceae (Birch) family. A medium to fast-growing plant, it can grow up to 2’ annually! It has one central stem and will send up many auxiliary stems from the root system that bear the beautiful drooping flowers stereotypical to hazelnuts.
Growing conditions: The American hazelnut grows in a wide range of soils and is most often found on forest edges.
Size at maturity: 15’-18’
Uses: We are offering American Filbert primarily for its nut potential. It is a very versatile edible landscaping plant, fulfilling the shrub layer in a pragmatic and beautiful way. Responds well to pruning. Hazelnut wood is traditionally used in thatching roofs as ‘spars,’ where 18” long by 1” diameter sections are soaked, then twisted and bent over 180 degrees, then fastened in place to make wooden staples to hold the thatch down.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8