American Hazelnut – Corylus americana 32 Seeds | Hardy Native Shrub | Edible Nut Producer Fast Growing | Wildlife Friendly | Cold Hardy Hedge Plant

Grow your own productive nut-bearing shrub with these 32 American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) seeds. Native to Eastern North America, this fast-growing and adaptable shrub produces delicious edible nuts while also serving as valuable wildlife habitat.

American Hazelnut typically grows 8–16 feet tall with a rounded, multi-stemmed form. In early spring, showy yellow-brown catkins appear, followed by small red female flowers. By mid to late summer, plants produce sweet, egg-shaped nuts enclosed in leafy husks. The nuts are similar in flavor to European filberts and are excellent for roasting, baking, fresh eating, or grinding into flour.

Fall foliage may display attractive shades of orange, red, rose, and yellow. This shrub spreads naturally, making it ideal for hedges, windbreaks, naturalized areas, food forests, and edible landscapes.

For best nut production, plant at least two shrubs for cross-pollination.

You will receive seeds similar in size and quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 32 American Hazelnut seeds
✔️ Fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Sowing instructions included
✔️ Seeds are not pretreated

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: American Hazelnut, Filbert
Botanical Name: Corylus americana
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, well-drained soil
Watering: Medium; moderate drought tolerance once established
Mature Height: 10–16 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Best for in-ground planting

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours. Warm stratify for 30 days, then cold stratify for 90–120 days at approximately 40°F. Sow 1 inch deep and keep soil evenly moist (not waterlogged) during germination.