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Hazelnut

SpeciesCorylus avellana

Also called filbert, cobnut, European hazelnut, hazel, common hazel

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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub, tree

“These trees are deciduous and can range from small shrubs to medium-sized trees, depending on the species.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)

Lightwoodland edges, thickets, and partially shaded areas

“woodland edges, thickets, and partially shaded areas” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators

Soil pH5.5–7.5

“They prefer temperate climates with moderate rainfall and well-defined seasons. They grow best in well-drained, loamy soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)

Hardiness zones4-9

“Hazelnut trees thrive in USDA hardiness zones 4-9, though suitability depends on the species:” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)

Height72–144 in

“6 to 12 feet” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators

Ready whennuts enclosed in attractive papery husks

“nuts enclosed in attractive papery husks” — American Hazelnut: Native Shrub for Pollinators

Edible partsseed

“The seed is edible and consumed raw, roasted, or ground into a paste.” — Hazelnut - Wikipedia

Diseaseseastern filbert blight

“This species is particularly prized for its resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), a fungal disease that affects many hazelnut trees.” — Hazelnut Trees Care and Growing Guide (Most Detailed)

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