American Filbert
Corylus americana x avellana
Planted 1985
The American Filbert, related to the European Filbert, has oval-shaped dark green leaves with a bushy growing habit. It is known for its brown nuts, which is where hazelnuts come from. Low maintenance, but watch for suckering.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 4-9 | Moderate | Medium |
Leaf
Alternate, simple, and doubly serrate. Dark green mature color changing to a yellow or red color in the fall.
Fruit
Female flowers develop into clusters of green nuts surrounded by papery bracts that become brown when ripe.
Flower
Yellow 2-4" long catkins, bloom in the winter and early spring.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types and landscapes. Edible nut.
Disadvantages
Suckering.