American hazelnut - Free

Corylus americana

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American hazelnut
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.

LEAVES

Oval leaves, dark green, 7 to 15cm long. Foliage turns orange, pink, burgundy and yellow in fall.

 

FRUITS

Ripening in late summer and early fall, the nuts have a flavor similar to that of commercially grown European hazel.

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