{"product_id":"hazelnut-american","title":"Hazelnut, American","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eCorylus americana\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut is a versatile native shrub that produces delicious sweet nuts while providing exceptional habitat for wildlife and outstanding ecological value. Naturally occurring along woodland edges, open forests, and prairies throughout eastern and central North America, this adaptable shrub forms dense thickets that stabilize soil, create nesting habitat, and produce nutritious nuts enjoyed by both people and wildlife. It is an outstanding addition to food forests, hedgerows, silvopasture systems, and regenerative farms where productivity and biodiversity go hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eNut production for people and wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut produces clusters of flavorful, sweet nuts enclosed in fringed husks that ripen in late summer to early fall. The nuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, vitamin E, and minerals, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, roasting, nut butters, and wildlife forage. Squirrels, Eastern Chipmunks, Blue Jays, Wild Turkeys, Northern Bobwhite, Ruffed Grouse, and White-tailed Deer eagerly consume the nutritious crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eAn ecological cornerstone for native wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eBeyond its nut production, American Hazelnut is one of the most valuable native shrubs for supporting biodiversity. It serves as a larval host plant for the Polyphemus Moth (\u003cem data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eAntheraea polyphemus\u003c\/em\u003e), Imperial Moth (\u003cem data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eEacles imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e), and several other native moth species whose caterpillars provide an essential food source for nesting songbirds. Dense multi-stemmed growth creates excellent nesting cover and winter shelter for birds and small mammals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eA resilient shrub for food forests and regenerative systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut naturally forms colonies by sending up root suckers, making it ideal for hedgerows, windbreaks, woodland edges, and the shrub layer of food forests. Its extensive root system helps stabilize slopes and reduce erosion while providing long-term structure within permaculture designs and silvopasture systems. It pairs exceptionally well with oak, hickory, persimmon, serviceberry, elderberry, and native wildflowers to create diverse, productive landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2583\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003eCold hardy, adaptable, and easy to grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eThis hardy native tolerates a wide range of soil types, from loams to heavier clays, provided drainage is adequate. It performs best in full sun to partial shade, with increased sunlight leading to heavier nut production. Planting two or more genetically distinct shrubs improves cross-pollination and results in larger, more consistent harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k100e9\" data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern and central North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"118xc1n\" data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2682\"\u003ePlant life cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uyc4xq\" data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eSun requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n6vz4n\" data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fhjay2\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2815\"\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1obxmsd\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e February – April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"104lgfk\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003eBloom color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow catkins with inconspicuous red female flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dob9a7\" data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut thrives with minimal maintenance once established and responds well to occasional renewal pruning to encourage vigorous new growth and maintain productivity. Plant multiple shrubs for improved pollination and nut set, and allow space for natural colony formation if using it in hedgerows or restoration projects. Whether incorporated into a food forest, wildlife planting, silvopasture, or edible landscape, American Hazelnut provides decades of harvests while supporting an extraordinary diversity of native wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon \/ 1-2'","offer_id":49311058067715,"sku":"TNT-0226-1","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2 Gallon \/ 18-24\" Seedling","offer_id":46726601376003,"sku":"TNT-0225","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 30-42\" Seedling","offer_id":46755244540163,"sku":"TNT-0224-2","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon \/ 2-3'","offer_id":49311058100483,"sku":"TNT-0226-2","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Hazelnut-American-Tree-For-Sale_4a537dc1-092e-4280-adc6-d322c16564aa.jpg?v=1731953307","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/hazelnut-american","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}