Hazelnut Tree Seeds - Fruit Plant

Hazelnut, botanically known as Corylus avellana, is a deciduous shrub or small tree valued for its multi-stem growth and adaptability to temperate climates. It develops a rounded form with broad green leaves and produces small flowers followed by edible nuts during the growing season. This plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Hazelnut trees are commonly grown in gardens, hedgerows, and orchards, where they establish from seeds under suitable conditions and grow steadily over time.

Features

• Deciduous shrub or small tree with rounded growth
• Produces edible nuts after flowering
• Suitable for gardens, hedgerows, and orchard planting
• Adapted to temperate climates
• Establishes steadily from seeds

Specifications

• Scientific name: Corylus avellana
• Common name (US): Hazelnut
• Seed type / variety: Standard variety
• Growth habit: Multi-stem shrub or small tree
• USDA zones: 4-8
• Planting season: Fall or early spring
• Growing season: Spring to summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Fall: September to November
  • Early Spring: February to March
• Germination time and conditions: 2-6 months; requires cold stratification
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture during establishment
• Mature plant size: 3-6 meters height, 2-5 meters spread
• Plant spacing: 3-5 meters between plants