April 12, 2004
American Filbert or Hazelnut (Carya americana)
These shrubs are growing among an assortment of native
species that have been planted in the Kingsley Park area.

Hazelnuts produce numerous male (pollen-producing)
flowers, which mature to about 3 inches in length. The
female flowers (which will produce the nut) are few and
tiny, about 1/8 inch across, They are a vivid magenta in color.