Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Betulaceae |
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| Genus | Corylus |
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| Species | americana |
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| Common Name | American hazelnut |
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| iTree Code | COAM3 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: spreading form, multi-stemmed |
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| Height | 10 feet |
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| Spread | 15 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | irregular base, broad oval, doubly serrate edge, rough texture |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | brown/gray, developing diamond pattern with age |
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| Bud | gray/brown slightly hairy |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | brown and thin, hairy with zig-zag pattern |
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| Flower | male: short catkins, in clusters of 2-3; female: inconspicuous, end of twig; male and female flowers on same plant (monoecious) |
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| Fruit | nuts in a papery-husk |
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| Fall Color | red |
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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 |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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