August 12, 2006
American Filbert or Hazelnut, Corylus Americana
Squirrels, chipmunks, and other rodents will compete for these nutritious treats when they are ripe. The nuts inside the green leafy cover are the same as the ones we can buy in the supermarket. Both the American Filbert and another species, the Beaked Filbert (Corylus cornuta) are native shrubs that grow to about 8 feet tall and can be found growing in clearings and along roadsides.