Deer and cottontail rabbits will brose on the suckers if the tree has been cut back hard.  This can be a small tree or shrub.

Species:  American Hazelnut

          (Corylus americana)

 

Origin:  Native

Soil:  Sand, Loam, Clay, Muck

Moisture:  Dry, Moist

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Width:  6’

Height:  8’

Growth Rate:  Slow to Moderate

Wildlife:  Food, Cover

Flower:  May-June, White

Leaf:  Red/Purple

Fruit:  White Drupe, fall