The Hazelnut grows in a hardiness zones of between 4 and 8. It is a medium to large sized (10ft+) multi-stemmed shrub that has a medium growth rate. It is native to America and grows in the eastern 2/3 of the country. It grows in most soils except for the very wet.
The hazelnut can spread with its suckering of the roots and can spread where not wanted. Some places can get quite large of over 12 ft tall and wide. Its nuts are about 1/2 inch round and are very sweet and found in grocery stores everywhere. They are a favorite food of squirrels and rodents, which usually get to them before people do.
The hazelnut makes a good plant for windbreaks and shelterbelts but should be placed well away from trees so they do not compete against each other. We recommend a spacing of at least 6-8 ft apart in the row for best growth and long life.
