Foliage
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Taxonomy
| Family | Betulaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Corylus |
| Species | americana |
| Common Name | American hazelnut |
| iTree Code | COAM3 |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: spreading form, multi-stemmed |
|---|---|
| Height | 10 feet |
| Spread | 15 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | irregular base, broad oval, doubly serrate edge, rough texture | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | brown/gray, developing diamond pattern with age | ||
| Bud | gray/brown slightly hairy | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | brown and thin, hairy with zig-zag pattern | ||
| Flower | male: short catkins, in clusters of 2-3; female: inconspicuous, end of twig; male and female flowers on same plant (monoecious) | ||
| Fruit | nuts in a papery-husk | ||
| Fall Color | red | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3a | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 8b | Max | 7.0 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Moderate | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |