1 American Hazelnut Tree (Corylus americana) – Live Bare Root Plant 2'-3'

The American Hazelnut Tree (Corylus americana) is a versatile, native shrub-tree hybrid offered as a live bare root plant measuring 2'-3'. Known for its edible nuts, attractive foliage, and adaptability, it’s an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, or agroforestry projects. This hardy deciduous plant blooms in early spring with catkins and produces tasty hazelnuts in late summer to fall.

Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, the American Hazelnut prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. With a mature height of 10-18 feet, this low-maintenance plant supports pollinators and wildlife, while also providing ornamental value and harvest potential for home gardeners.

Scientific Name: Corylus americana

Common Name: American Hazelnut Tree

Quantity: Single live bare root plant

Plant Type: Deciduous shrub-tree hybrid

Growth Habit: Multi-stemmed, spreading

Care Level: Easy; low maintenance

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

Features: Edible nuts, pollinator-friendly, wildlife support

Mature Size: 10-18 feet tall and wide

Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 4-9

Uses: Hedgerows, edible landscaping, wildlife gardens, agroforestry

Color: Green foliage, brown nuts

Features: Edible hazelnuts, spring catkins, wildlife-friendly

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile to moderately sandy soil

Watering: Moderate; tolerates drought

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Plant Size: 2'-3', bare root

Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Climate Suitability: Hardy in USDA zones 4-9

Type: Roots

1 american hazelnut tree (corylus americana), live bare root plant 2'-3'
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora