Hazelnuts have higher nutritional value than acorns. The nuts produced by this smaller tree are preferred by squirrels, deer, turkey, woodpeckers, pheasants, grouse, quail and more. The male catkins are a food staple of ruffed grouse throughout the winter. Nuts mature in September/October. Grows 15-18 ft tall, 10-12 ft wide, typically in a multi stemmed form. Plant several for best results with cross pollination. Medium to fast growth rate. Typically produces nuts within only a few years.
size: 2-3.5 ft, well branched
Code: MN/BN, estimated to be available starting 4/1/23
Note: smaller starter plants are also available (see our site), 1.5 ft at $4.50 each
