American Hazelnut – Corylus americana 8 Seeds | Hardy Native Shrub | Edible Nut Producer Fast Growing | Wildlife Friendly | Cold Hardy Hedge Plant

Grow your own flavorful, nutrient-rich nuts with these 8 American Hazelnut (Corylus americana) seeds. Native to Eastern North America, this hardy and adaptable shrub is prized for its edible nuts, beautiful fall color, and value to wildlife.

American Hazelnut grows 8–16 feet tall with a rounded, multi-stemmed form, making it ideal for hedges, windbreaks, food forests, and naturalized plantings. In early spring, showy yellow-brown catkins appear, followed by small red female flowers. By mid to late summer, plants produce delicious, egg-shaped nuts enclosed in leafy husks. The flavor is similar to European filberts and perfect for roasting, baking, or fresh eating.

Fall foliage can display attractive shades of orange, rose, red, and yellow. This shrub is also highly attractive to birds and small mammals, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

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:
✔️ 8 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 suited for 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 before sowing 1 inch deep. Keep soil consistently moist (not waterlogged) during germination.