American Hazelnut Tree 12-24in Bare Root Live Plant Corylus avellana Edible Nut Tree

American Hazelnut Tree Overview

The American Hazelnut Tree (Corylus avellana) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows between 10 to 20 feet tall. This live bare root plant, measuring 12-24 inches, is an excellent addition to gardens and landscapes, offering edible hazelnuts and supporting local wildlife. It is shipped dormant from October to March, arriving without leaves but with buds ready for spring growth.

Key Features

• Produces edible hazelnuts for fresh, homegrown nuts.
• Deciduous growth habit adds seasonal visual interest.
• Attractive green foliage that turns vibrant in the fall.
• Supports wildlife by providing habitat and food.
• Low maintenance and easy to care for.
• Versatile planting options including gardens, orchards, or ornamental use.
• Adaptable to a variety of soil types.

Growing Information

The American Hazelnut Tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. When planted, expect the tree to establish well and produce new growth in spring, especially in warmer climates.

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.