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Hazelnut, Arbor Day Farm - - Corylus sp.


Zones 3 - 9 Nut Tree 10' - 15' High 10' Spread
Medium to Fast Growth Full Sun Various Soils rounded Shape

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Hazelnut, Arbor Day Farm - - Corylus sp.


Hybrid hazelnuts from Arbor Day Farm combine the characteristics of two North American native species, American and Beaked, and the European hazel. Originally crossbred in Minnesota these shrubs will produce sweet, tasty nuts in approximately 4-5 years. A yield of up to 7 pounds of nuts per bush may be expected from well established plants. Plant in a sunny area with enough space for mutilple bushes to help assure cross pollination by the wind. They form a dense, multi-stemmed shrub up to 15' tall and 10' wide with deep, fibrous roots that grow well in most soils, but prefer acidic to neutral, moist, and well drained. Avoid heavy clay, shallow hardpan, or marshy soils. In addition to producing nuts for your personal enjoyment or market, hazelnut shrubs have a high wildlife value providing food and nesting and hiding cover for many birds and mammals.