Beaked Filbert
Corylus cornuta
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–120" H × 36"–120" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr
Native to
AL, CA, CO, CT and 29 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Beaked filbert is a native shrub that produces edible hazelnuts and attractive catkins in early spring. It forms a rounded, multi-stemmed bush with heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in fall. This hardy shrub is deer resistant and adapts well to various soil conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Beaked Filbert is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only, foundation.
- Can spread by suckers if not managed
- Large mature size may overwhelm smaller spaces
Wildlife value
Early spring catkins provide crucial pollen for bees and beetles when few other flowers are available. The nuts feed squirrels, chipmunks, and birds including woodpeckers and nuthatches.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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