Corylus americana (American Filbert (Hazelnut))

Nut is edible to wildlife, better chance of producing nuts if you have 3-5 plants. Catkins 2-3 inches long.

Associates: Carya ovata (Shagbark Hickory), Cornus racemosa (Gray Dogwood), Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium), Quercus alba (White Oak), Quercus rubra (Red Oak), Smilacina racemosa (False Solomon’s Seal)