Corylus americana | 1-year seedlings, 10–20"
American hazelnut is a native shrub commonly used in wildlife habitat plantings, field borders, and conservation projects. Adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, it forms dense thickets that provide excellent cover and nesting habitat for wildlife. Its nuts are an important food source for birds, squirrels, deer, and other mammals, while its early-season flowers provide resources for pollinators.
Maryland native • Pollinator friendly • Wildlife habitat value • Adaptable to diverse sites