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At a young age they are paired with beneficial organisms like mycorrhizal fungi and beneficial bacteria.

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Species Information

American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) - Hardy Native Nut Shrub

American hazelnut is a hardy native shrub that produces delicious, nutritious nuts while supporting wildlife and pollinators. It grows naturally across much of eastern North America and is well adapted to Canadian climates, making it an excellent choice for gardens, food forests, hedgerows, and small farms.

This vigorous shrub typically grows 2-4 m tall and forms a dense multi-stem thicket. In early spring it produces long golden catkins that release pollen for emerging insects, followed by clusters of small round hazelnuts enclosed in leafy husks. The nuts ripen in late summer to early autumn and have a rich, sweet flavour similar to commercial hazelnuts.

American hazelnut is easy to grow and highly resilient. It tolerates cold winters, a wide range of soils, and moderate drought once established. Its dense branching provides excellent shelter for birds and small animals, while the nuts are enjoyed by people, squirrels, and many other wildlife species.

Why plant American Hazelnut:

• Produces sweet, edible hazelnuts
• Extremely hardy and well suited to Canadian climates
• Excellent for hedgerows and natural food forests
• Supports pollinators and wildlife
• Attractive spring catkins and lush green foliage
• Reliable and easy to grow

Growing conditions: Plant in full sun to light shade for best nut production. Hazelnuts benefit from planting several shrubs together for good pollination.

American hazelnut is a beautiful and productive native plant that combines food, habitat, and resilience. It is a wonderful addition to any edible landscape or homestead orchard.

Species Details

• Primary Trait: Nut (high fat)
• Minimum Winter Temperature: -40 °C
• Optimal Temperature: 20 °C
• Maximum Summer Temperature: 32 °C
• Light: 10000 to 110000 lux; optimal 60000 lux
• Rainfall: 600 to 1200 mm/yr; optimal 850 mm/yr
• Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5; optimal 6.5
• Soil Fertility (CEC): 15.0 to 30.0 cmol/kg; optimal 22.0 cmol/kg
• Sand Content: 20.0 to 70.0%
• Clay Content: 5.0 to 30.0%
• Hydraulic Conductivity: 0.2 to 6.0 cm/hr
• Traits: Native, Edible, Nut (high fat)