Corylus americana
American Filbert
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A deciduous multi-stemmed shrub with dark green leaves that forms a rounded thicket. In spring, 2-3 inch long, yellow-brown catkins bloom. In July, female flowers mature into egg-shaped, 1/2 in. long, edible nuts which taste like European filberts and are eaten by a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Fall color is quite beautiful and can include orange, rose, purple-red and yellow all on a single plant. Will sucker and spread.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
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Good Companions
Wild Plum
(Prunus americana),
Gray Dogwood
(Cornus racemosa),
Eastern Red Cedar
(Juniperus virginiana),
Fragrant Sumac
(Rhus aromatica)
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