Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best nut production in full sun
- Tolerates light shade but may reduce yield
Bloom Time:
- Late winter to early spring
- Male catkins appear before leaves
- Female flowers are small and inconspicuous
Size:
Height: 10 to 20 feet (can be pruned to maintain smaller size)
Width: 8 to 15 feet
Attributes:
- Produces edible hazelnuts
- Attractive catkins in late winter
- Dense, multi-stemmed growth habit
- Provides food and shelter for wildlife
- Can be coppiced or pruned for shape and size control
Care Tips:
- Prefers well-drained, loamy soil
- Water regularly during establishment and dry periods
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune in late winter to remove suckers and shape
- Cross-pollination improves nut yield—plant more than one variety if possible
Pest Watch:
- Watch for Eastern Filbert Blight, aphids, and nut weevils
- Monitor for leaf spots and mildew in humid conditions
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