American Hazelnut Filbert Tree

Bountiful, Native Hazelnut Plant

Receive a Bountiful Crop of Native Nuts

Growing wild across eastern U.S. woodlands and prairies, the American Hazelnut is a

prolific and easy-to-tame shrub

, well suited for garden living!

Make room in your pantry! The American Hazelnut

starts to bear fruit within 1 to 3 years

of planting. Another 5 years and it’s

producing up to 25 pounds

of sweet, nutty morsels!

Tall with Fall Beauty

Often disguised as a small tree, this native species

gets about 18 feet high

with long outward-extending stems.

Ample

leaves are round and jagged with fine, fuzzy hairs

covering both sides. A lush shade of green through the growing season, its

foliage is bright and theatrical in fall

, ranging in shades of rusty-violet to golden-yellow.

“Bite-Sized” Super Food with Year-Round Benefits

Although this inconspicuous nut has many medicinal benefits, its acclaim is its

rich, earthy flavor

and

versatility in the kitchen

. Whether roasted, ground into flour, turned into butter or eaten right from the shell, the hazelnut is a healthy inclusion to countless main-course dishes, sweet-treats, cereals and drinks.

It’s a valuable

source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals

and can be

enjoyed

raw or lightly toasted

for additional crunch. Best of all, the meaty kernel is extracted with a simple crack!

Unshelled hazelnuts can be

stored for a year or better

. Cracked nuts should be used within a few weeks or kept in the freezer to extend freshness.

Favorite Wildlife Fare

If your harvest is intended for the local wildlife community, rest assured the American Hazelnut is a menu favorite.

Squirrel, deer, turkey and other woodland creatures are guaranteed a feast with these nutrient-rich nuts

. Resident birds find the male flower a reliable winter provision, while other animals will forage on tender branches and foliage for added sustenance.

Easiest Nut to Grow!

This is a durable, wild plant. Growing the hazelnut bush

requires little-to-no-effort

. Its American “roots” have adapted to a

wide range of climates – USDA zones 4 through 9

-- and are generally undeterred by harmful pests.

While you’ll want to give yourself some room for produce collection, its shrub-like size

fits in most outdoor spaces

. The light branches

can be pruned to your needs

, while its broad-leafed foliage proves

useful as privacy screen or windbreak

.

With an American Hazelnut Filbert from Fast Growing Trees, you’re just a few years from realizing your own harvest of sweet, tender nuts! Don’t let the season slip by.

Get your order in today!