{"product_id":"american-hazelnut-shrub","title":"American Hazelnut Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCorylus americana\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as American Filbert, is a versatile native shrub that seamlessly blends edible landscaping with incredible ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003eA hardy, multi-stemmed native shrub of woodland edges and thickets, American Hazelnut is highly prized for its delicious edible nuts, blazing autumn color, and exceptional wildlife utility. Typically reaching a manageable 9 to 12 feet in garden settings (up to 16 feet in deep shade), it gracefully transitions through the seasons—opening late winter with elegant dangling catkins and closing autumn with a vibrant display of orange, copper, and crimson foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Nuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces sweet, rich hazelnuts enclosed in unique, ruffled husks that ripen in late summer—perfect for backyard foraging, baking, or sharing with local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLiving Privacy Screen:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally fills out to form dense, multi-stemmed thickets. It is an excellent, eco-friendly choice for property borders, windbreaks, and natural hedgerows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeystone Wildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Functions as a critical larval host for over 100 species of native moths and butterflies, making it a cornerstone plant for conservation-minded gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Season Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features long, dangling golden-brown catkins in dead winter, lush green summer foliage, fiery fall colors, and structural zig-zag winter twigs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough \u0026amp; Adaptable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives across a remarkable range of conditions—from full sun to partial shade, and from rich loams to dry, rocky, or clay soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown non-GMO and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eneonicotinoid-free\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shrub ships in a one gallon container with established root mass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose American Hazelnut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,6\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut is the perfect intersection of beauty, utility, and biodiversity. It is a star performer for permaculture enthusiasts and backyard food foresters alike, offering an abundance of nutritious native nuts without the high-maintenance care routine of non-native fruit trees. Its dense, structural form provides invaluable nesting cover and winter shelter for songbirds, while its incredibly early-blooming catkins offer a vital lifeline of pollen to native bees waking up from winter slumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to partial shade. While it is highly shade-tolerant, planting it in full sun will reward you with the maximum possible nut production and the most brilliant fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, it tolerates occasional dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance. To maintain a tidy shape or control its spreading habit, simply prune away root suckers or older stems in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e guide and other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the reward of homegrown food and vibrant four-season color to your landscape with American Hazelnut—a resilient native powerhouse that feeds your family, protects your privacy, and heals the local ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":54347293524334,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-AMHAZELNUT-1GAL-1","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":54347293557102,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-AMHAZELNUT-1GAL-2","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":54347293589870,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-AMHAZELNUT-1GAL-4","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/american-hazelnut-shrub-1721525.png?v=1784327174","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/american-hazelnut-shrub","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}