Hazelnut - 10 shrub bundle

Description

Hazelnut is a fairly fast growing shrub whose dense low growth habit provides cover and nesting sites for many wildlife species. Hazelnut can reach heights of 6-15' tall, is tolerant of a variety of soils and can be found in open habitats but also can grow in deep shade. The nuts that emerge in July-August are smaller but similar to the cultivated ones in flavor. Hazelnut has long been valued as an ornamental and for planting in naturalized settings.

Wildlife Food & Cover:Good food-nut, browse for rabbit, deer. Good cover-nesting, escape cover.

Flowers: Greenish-white inconspicuous

Fruit: Acorn-like nut wrapped in leafy bract, late summer

Ecosystem: Dry Oak Forest, Mesic (Moist) Oak Forest, Lowland Hardwood Forest Other: Nut has high nutritional value

Scientific Name: Corylus americana

Product Size at Purchase: 12-18"

Product Size at Maturity:  6-15'