Beaked hazelnut, also known as beaked filbert, is a native North American shrub that produces an edible nut. It’s a nice choice for native plantings, woodland gardens, and hedges. As a native species it is easy to grow, but it does require some maintenance to keep it looking tidy. About Beaked Hazelnut This species of hazelnut, Corylus cornuta, is native to most of Canada and the U.S. It is a deciduous shrub that can be small to large. It ranges in height from four to 25 feet (1.2 to 7.6 m) depending on the location and conditions. Beaked hazelnut is deciduous with ovate, toothed, bright green leaves that turn yellow in fall. The flowers emerge in spring and include long male catkins and smaller female flowers with bright red stigmas. The nut is what gives this hazelnut its name. The husk surrounds the round nut with a protrusion that looks […]
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