Experience the natural splendor of Corylus cornuta, commonly referred to as Beaked Hazelnut or Beaked Filbert. Native to Canada and the U.S., this distinctive deciduous shrub thrives in dry rocky woodlands, forests, and swamps.Left unchecked, it can form dense thickets, making it an ideal choice for naturalized sites or as a hedge or barrier.
Late winter welcomes the Beaked Hazelnut's earliest bloom among shrubs, featuring separate male and female flowers. By fall, these blooms mature into round, edible nuts that sit within a unique extended husk, forming the characteristic ‘beak.’ Beaked Hazelnut is not only commercially grown for these nuts but is a key source of food in wildlife preserves.
Boasting rounded oval leaves with doubly saw-toothed margins, this shrub is easily identifiable. Its fuzzy leaves provide a bright splash of yellow in autumn, ranking among the most vibrant fall displays. Ideally planted in full sun to partial shade, this shrub thrives in acidic, well-drained soil. Averaging a versatile 3 to 15 feet in height, Beaked Hazelnut is sure to make an attractive woodland addition in your garden, or as a greeting visual treat in late winter owing to its long catkins.
