American Filbert

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American Filbert

Corylus americana

Common Name(s)

American Filbert
Hazelnut
American Hazel
American Hazelnut

Family

Betulaceae

Genus

Corylus

Full Scientific Name

Corylus americana

Author

Walter

Native Range

MB, ON, QC

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Corylus americana var. indehiscens

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Shrub

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Temperature Zone: 4

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Texture: Loam

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal, Moist

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Mixedwood Plains, Prairies

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Savannah, Forest Edge, Prairie/Meadow/Field, Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field

Human Habitat(s): Hedgerow/Thicket/Windbreak/Screening, Woodland, Prairie/Meadow

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 200 cm

Maximum Height: 300 cm

Bloom Time: Apr - May

Flower Colour(s): White/Cream

Showy Flowers: No

Showy Fruit/Seeds: Yes

Fruit/Seed Colour(s): Brown

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s): Yes

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles: No

Attracts Wildlife: Squirrels, Birds

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species: No

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: Leaves, twigs and catkins are browsed by deer, moose and small mammals. Nuts as tasty as commercial filberts, are also eaten by wildlife. Beaver eat the bark. This is a good shrub to grow in naturalized areas. It is hardy and can be pruned at any time. Although enjoying rich moist loamy soil, it can adapt to dryer areas too.

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