Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES
Description
Appearance: Corylus americana is a deciduous shrub known for its round, serrated leaves and the production of edible hazelnuts.
Leaves: The leaves are simple, round, and serrated.
Flowers: It produces inconspicuous, catkin-like flowers.
Fruits: The plant forms round, edible hazelnuts.
Habitat: It is commonly found in woodlands and along stream banks.
Distribution: American hazelnut is native to North America.
Nuts are seldom left in fall due to squirrels and worms.
Occurrence
Found throughout property on the wood edges – especially along old fence lines.