Corylus cornuta

The Beaked Hazel is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub which can grow in a variety of soil, light and moisture conditions. This shrub species thrives in partial shade conditions. The Beaked Hazel is multi-stemmed with loosely spaced branches. This species produces catkins during the fall and small red flowers during the spring. Pollinated flowers turn to large, round nuts, which ripen mid-fall, and are covered in a bright green husk. These nuts provide a food source for many bird and mammal species including humans. The Beaked Hazel is one of the hardiest of hazel species and is commonly used for naturalizing and landscaping purposes.

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Scientific Name: Corylus cornuta
Type: Shrub
Height: 4-8m
Spread:
Moisture Level: dry, moist, wet
Light Conditions: part sun, shade
Soil Conditions: sand, clay, loam
Zone (Hardiness of Canada): 2 to 6