Native Hazelnut

Fast-Producing Shrub + Valuable Nut Crop for Wildlife

Orders placed now are for Spring 2026 shipment

Orders placed now are for bare root trees. We take orders for our trees in advance and ship them out at the proper time for Spring planting in each region from Dec-May. See our Shipping Date Map to see exactly when orders will ship to your state. 

Get your order in now, we sell out early every season!

American Hazelnut is one of the fastest-producing nut plants available. Unlike oaks that take decades, Hazelnuts begin producing in as little as 3–5 years. The sweet, protein-rich nuts are relished by deer, squirrels, turkey, and many other wildlife species.

In addition to nut production, Hazelnuts provide excellent browse for deer in summer and create dense cover for small game and birds. Their multi-stem growth habit makes them ideal for planting along edges, in thickets, or as understory beneath larger mast trees.

Hazelnuts are highly adaptable, growing well in a variety of soils and tolerating partial shade. They’re an excellent way to add diversity and multi-layered habitat to your property.

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Tree Size When Shipped: 1yr old approx. 12–36 inches tall
Variety: Corylus americana
Time Till Production: 3–5 years
Nut Size: 0.5 inch diameter, clusters of 2–5 nuts
Height at Maturity: 8–15ft (multi-stem shrub)
Spacing: 6–10ft
Zone: 4–9
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Time to Plant: Early Spring or Fall
Pollination: Plant at least 2 or more for good nut set