American Hazelnut
Corylus americana · Betulaceae (Birch family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Ovate to broadly elliptic with a sharply pointed tip and cordate or rounded base
Margin
Doubly serrate with fine, sharp teeth along the edges
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent, straight veins running to the margin edges
Key Features
Doubly serrate leaves with soft hairy texture, distinctive leafy husks enclosing the nuts, and multi-stemmed shrub habit
Description
American Hazelnut is a small, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub typically growing 3 to 8 feet tall.
Habitat
Found in thickets, forest borders, open woods, hedgerows, and along streams, preferring moist, well-drained soils and partial to full sun
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Saskatchewan and Maine south to Georgia and Oklahoma
Identified on 10/11/2026