NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Corylus americana
American Hazelnut
Scientific Name: |
Corylus americana |
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Genus: |
Corylus |
Species Epithet: |
americana |
Common Name: |
American Hazelnut |
Plant Type |
Tree/Shrub |
Plant Family |
Betulaceae (Birch Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Red, Green, Brown |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
Bloom Time: |
Feb, March |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont |
Habitat Description: |
Rocky woodlands, mesic to rich forests and thickets. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Suitable for home landscapes |
Notes: |
Provides food and shelter for wildlife |
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Bloom
Herb Amyx |
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Catkin
Herb Amyx |
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Leaf
Herb Amyx |
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Fruit
Herb Amyx |
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Fruit close up
Herb Amyx |
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Links: |
USDA PLANTS Database Record |
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