Corylus americana American hazel (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Corylus americana
American hazel
Deciduous tree
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The Corylus americana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Georgia, west to Saskatchewan and Oklahoma. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as American hazel.

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Latin Name:  Corylus americana
Common Name:  American hazel
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  Marsh. or Walt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and rich woods[43, 159].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils including chalk, but is in general more productive of seeds when grown on soils of moderate fertility[11, 200]. It does well in a loamy soil[11, 200]. Plants are fairly wind tolerant[1, 11]. This species is cultivated in America for its edible seed, there are some named varieties[61, 183]. This species is of little value in Britain, however, rarely bearing seeds[11]. Members of this genus bear transplanting well and can be easily moved even when relatively large[11].

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