Hazelnut
Hazelnut is a fruit in the Betulaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 4-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Nut shrub (layering) (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Edible nut (filbert). Note: Needs two cultivars for pollination. European types are susceptible to Eastern filbert blight; American (C. americana) and hybrids are more resistant.
Hazelnut/Filbert (Corylus avellana, European; C. americana, American) is a multi-stemmed shrub propagated by layering or suckers. Wind-pollinated, so two compatible plants are needed. Hardy zones 4-9.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Corylus avellana|Hardiness zones: 4-9|Propagation: layering/suckers|Sun needs: Full sun to part shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 8-15 feet
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Storing & preserving
Refrigerate ripe fruit; ripen firm fruit at room temperature.
- Freeze: Freezes well raw; spread on a tray first so pieces stay loose.
- Preserve: Make jam or water-bath can high-acid fruit.
- Dry: Dehydrate or air-dry, then store airtight away from light.
General home-preservation guidance — for tested processing times and safety, follow the National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Growing timeline
Care & troubleshooting
No curated care & troubleshooting advice for hazelnut yet. Our extension-sourced library currently focuses on common edible crops; we're expanding it over time.