American hazelnut - Corylus americana

USDA Plant Code: COAM3
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: medium - dry
Height: 10-15 feet
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: shrub,
Hardiness Zone: 8a
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: yes
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: brown/red
Bloom Period: spring
Fragrant: no
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Foliage;
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Foliage;
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; Corylus americana petiole showing characteristic stiff glandular hairs
Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org
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Foliage; Corylus americana
Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Steven Katovich, , Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Steven Katovich, , Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s);
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s); with staminate aments
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Twig(s)/Shoot(s); With staminate aments
Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org
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Tree(s);
Richard Webb, , Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s); Corylus americana developing fruit, early July
Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org
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Fruit(s);
Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org
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Flower(s);
Vern Wilkins, Indiana University, Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Richard Webb, , Bugwood.org
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Plant(s);
Richard Webb, , Bugwood.org
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Seedling(s); 5 seedlings bundeled for sale
Katie Grzesiak, Grand Traverse Conservation District, Bugwood.org
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