Click here for Filbert Care Guide Corylus americana (American Hazelnut) A beautiful hedge shrub that grows 6-8 feet tall. Native to the eastern U.S., it requires two plants to set fruit. Features showy catkins in the spring, and small, sweet nuts ripen in August. Space plants 6 feet apart in a circular arrangement. Suitable for USDA Zones 5-8. Important Shipping RestrictionsDue to import regulations, we are unable to ship filberts (hazelnuts) to California, Oregon, Canada, Europe, and other restricted areas. Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Excellent Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Good Heat Tolerance: Good Humidity Tolerance: Good Sun Tolerance: Good Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair Shade Tolerance: Fair No Spray: Very Good Salt Tolerance: Poor Fresh for Kids: Good Deer Resistance: Fair Thorns: None Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: Adaptable Edible Type: Nut Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.