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Source: Doug McGrady
Corylus americana

Plant Names

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Corylus americana
American Hazelnut
Noisetier d'Amérique

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: Yellow Bloom Period: Apr - Apr
Max Height: 15.0 feet
Max Width: 12.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

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Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Corylus americana
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Ecological Benefits

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Sow 1 inch deep
  • Sow by November
  • Stratification conditions: Soak for 24h
  • Stratification duration: 180 days