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Corylus cornuta Type: Shrub · Family: Betulaceae · Native Region: Pacific Northwest Beaked Hazelnut is an attractive, productive, and delicious large shrub irresistable to all crea tures of the living world. They are deciduous, with a wide vase-like branching structure which makes room for understory as she grows. Both male and female reproductive structures exist on each plant (so gay!!), but most hazelnuts will not self pollinate. 3+ trees are recommended for best success! If you're growing for sustenence, good luck to you - corvids and small mammals are ravenous when summer nuts ripen. Fruit cages are a must! Info on Traditional Uses: natifs.org/blog/plant-card/beaked-hazelnuts/ Growing Conditions Sun: Sun to Part Shade Water: Medium Bloom Time: April - May Mature Size: 12–12 ft tall, 12–12 ft wide Attributes Attracts Pollinators Attracts Birds Edible Portland Approved Plant List Landscape Use Woodland Garden, Food Forest, Shade Garden, Hedgerow / Wildlife Corridor, Screening / Privacy Learn More USDA Plants Profile · GBIF Species Data · Oregon Flora Show more