AKA – America Filbert. An easily grown, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub / small tree. Showy flowers give way to edible nuts that mature in July and may be roasted and eaten or ground into flour, but are also commonly left for the squirrels and birds. Removal of root suckers will help maintain plant appearance. Botanical Name- Corylus americana ‘Sun Harvest’ Pronunciation- KOR-ih-lus uh-mair-ih-KAY-nuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 18 ft Mature Height- 15 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained Current Size- 3 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Early spring Companion Plants- Sargent Crabapple on std ‘Tina’ – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Seed/nut-eating birds (jays, woodpeckers), pollen for early insects Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – BVGC Yearly Care Instructions- Remove suckers and crossing branches in late winter; keep moist in dry spells. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old stems and promote fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay around the root zone to ensure strong, healthy growth. Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone Possible Issues- Eastern filbert blight, aphids
