Corylus americana

American Hazel, American Filbert

Family: Betulaceae Birch


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, screen, woodland garden
Height 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Spread 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing