- Family :
- Betulaceae
- Origin :
- Native
- Hardiness :
- 4a
- Exposition :
- Sun or partial shade
- Height at maturity :
- 3 m
- Spread at maturity :
- 2 m
- Spacing requirement from power lines and infrastructure :
- None
- Tree size :
- Small
- Crown shape :
- Dense and branched
- Roots :
- Superficial
- Growth rate :
- Average
- Soil and moisture :
- Fine-textured, well-drained soil
- Tolerance to pollution :
- Average
- Tolerance to road salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to spray salt :
- Low
- Tolerance to compaction :
- Low
- Common problems (disease, fungus, insects) :
- Few pathological and entomological problems
- Special comments :
- Hazelnuts are edible and also feed animals. Cold resistant. With its modest size, the American Hazel is suitable for both small and large gardens.
- Photo sources :
- https://jardinjasmin.com/product/corylus-americana/
