American Filbert

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Corylus americana (American Hazelnut)

Important Shipping Restrictions
Due to import regulations, we are unable to ship filberts (hazelnuts) to California, Oregon, Canada, Europe, and other restricted areas.

A beautiful hedge shrub that grows 6-8 feet tall. Native to the eastern U.S., it requires two plants to set fruit. Features showy catkins in the spring, and small, sweet nuts ripen in August. Space plants 6 feet apart in a circular arrangement. Suitable for USDA Zones 5-8.

Plant Characteristics:

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Good
• Humidity Tolerance: Good
• Sun Tolerance: Good
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Soil Type: Adaptable
• Edible Type: Nut
• Self-Fertile: No

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