American hazelnut - Corylus americana

Hazelnuts are modest shrubs with big value for birds and pollinators, plus fall color ranging from combinations of orange, purplish red to yellowish green. Nuthatches, Chickadees, Woodpeckers, Waxwings and others are attracted to the nuts and visiting insects. Larval host to about 120 species of US caterpillar, including Duskywing skippers. Soil Type: Clay/Loam/Sand/Gravel Soil Conditions: Average Flower Color: Male-brown; female-red Flower Time: March-April Height: 10-16' Light: Sun/Part-Sun Features: Birds, Pollinators, Larval Host, Fall Interest Credits: