Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut)
Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut)
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Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) is a productive deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its attractive green foliage, natural branching habit and delicious edible nuts. In late winter to early spring, it produces decorative yellow catkins before the fresh leaves emerge, adding seasonal interest to edible gardens and orchards
A rewarding choice for gardeners wanting both beauty and harvest value, Corylus Avellana produces nuts that can be enjoyed fresh, roasted or used in cooking. Hardy once established, it is a practical and attractive addition to larger garden spaces, providing seasonal interest and long-term edible benefits
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Mature height
3–5 m
Mature width
3–4 m
Spacing
3–5 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Green foliage, yellow catkins, and brown edible nuts
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late winter to early spring
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance; prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth. Planting more than one compatible hazelnut variety may improve nut production.
Root System
Fibrous, spreading root system; generally non-invasive but allow adequate space for mature growth