American Hazelnut Tree Corylus avellana - Edible Nut Bare Root Plant 12-24" Tall, Cold Hardy, Wildlife Friendly

American Hazelnut Tree (Corylus avellana) Overview

Grow your own American Hazelnut tree with this live bare root plant, measuring 12 to 24 inches tall. This multi-stem shrub is known for producing delicious edible hazelnuts within 2 to 5 years. It is a cold-hardy species thriving in USDA Zones 4 through 9, adaptable to a variety of soil types and light conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade.

Key Features

• Nut-producing shrub yielding edible hazelnuts
• Live bare root plant, economical and ready to plant
• Supports local wildlife including birds, deer, squirrels, and pollinators
• Cold hardy across a wide range of climates (Zones 4–9)
• Multi-stem shrub form growing 10 to 15 feet tall and wide
• Low maintenance and disease resistant, suitable for beginner gardeners
• Ideal for edible landscapes, hedges, and food forests

Growing Information

These plants ship dormant from October to March, without leaves but with buds ready for spring growth. In southern regions, new growth may begin immediately upon planting. The American Hazelnut thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires minimal care once established. It is well-suited for use as a privacy hedge or as part of a permaculture garden, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional edible harvests.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.