American Hazelnut
Corylus americana
Family: Betulaceae
American Hazelnut grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow American Hazelnut
American Hazelnut growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for American Hazelnut as Several months after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1-2 inches. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to nut production from seed.
Plant Overview
American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) is listed in the Betulaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0323
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
American Hazelnut is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Adaptable, fertile, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is several months after cold stratification. Planting-depth guidance: 1-2 inches. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to nut production from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Several months after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1-2 inches
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to nut production from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.