American Hazelnut

Its edible hazelnuts ripen in late summer and draw birds and small mammals to the garden, making it a highly productive native shrub for wildlife.

• Multi-stemmed, thicket-forming shrub that spreads widely over time
• Catkins provide delicate early spring interest before leaves emerge
• Nuts can be roasted, eaten, or ground into flour
• Monoecious, plant multiple individuals to increase fruit production
• Thrives in well-drained sites; tolerates a range of soil and light conditions
• Excellent for screening, naturalized areas, and wildlife habitat