Corylus americana: Hazelnut Seeds

Zone: 5Grows To: 10-12 ft. Seeds are an edible nut. Hazelnut is a large multi-stemmed shrub. Good for naturalizing. Native to eastern and central U.S. Also known as American Filbert. American Hazelnut likes full to partial sun, and prefers well-drained loamy soil. Has a beautiful copper-red fall color. How To Start These Seeds:Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hoursStratification: Cold stratify for 180 daysGermination: Can be sown oudoors naturally in fall for spring germination. Sow seed 1-2 inch deep, mulch the seed bed Seed Count Per Packet:This packet contains 10 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.