Corylus cornuta ssp californica
Open, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub grows 4-15’H. tall. Dangling catkins in late winter. Somewhat hairy, heavily-veined leaves turn yellow in the fall. Small amounts of tasty nuts are produced in late summer. Part shade with some moisture but will tolerate fairly dry conditions once established. Somewhat deer resistant.
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