About
Corylus cornuta, the American beaked hazel, is a suckering, deciduous shrub or small tree from North America with oval, toothed, rough-textured leaves and the characteristic pendant catkins and edible nuts of the genus, the latter enclosed in a distinctive, beak-like, elongated husk. A rewarding and wildlife-friendly ornamental shrub for any garden.
About the genus
Corylus, the hazels, are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad, rough-textured leaves, showy, pendant, yellow male catkins in late winter and early spring and edible nuts in autumn. Among the most rewarding and wildlife-friendly of all hardy trees and shrubs.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.