Corylus cornuta (Beaked Hazel)

Short Overview Corylus cornuta (Beaked Hazel) is a deciduous shrub native to North America, known for producing edible hazelnuts enclosed in distinctive elongated husks. It commonly occurs along woodland edges.

Key Characteristics

Plant type: Deciduous shrub (Corylus cornuta)

Foliage color: Medium green turning yellow in fall

Flower color: Inconspicuous catkins

Bloom time: Late winter to early spring

Foliage: Rounded, serrated leaves

Growth habit: Upright, multi-stemmed shrub

Mature size: Typically 2–4 m (6–13 ft) tall and wide

General Growing Notes

Light: Sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate water needs

Soil: Adaptable to a range of soils

Care considerations: Can spread by suckers

Note: Nut production and plant density vary with environmental conditions.