Overview

• Type: Shrub

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Well-drained to moderately moist

• Mature Size: 8–12 ft tall

• Native Range: Central and eastern United States

Why It Stands Out

• Produces edible nuts attractive to wildlife

• Forms dense thickets for cover and screening

• Adaptable and hardy native species

Seed Details

• Collection focus: Emphasis on genetic diversity across parent populations

• Form: Nuts

• Seeds per lb: 400-500

• Availability: Seasonal

Growing Notes

• Requires cold stratification before planting

• Suitable for nursery production or direct planting

• Spreads naturally over time through multi-stem growth

Wildlife Value

• Nuts provide food for birds and mammals

• Dense growth offers nesting and cover habitat

• Valuable species for wildlife-focused plantings

Best Uses

• Nursery production

• Habitat restoration

• Hedgerows and screening

• Wildlife plantings

• Backyard and property plantings

Ordering / Availability

• Current availability

• Bulk pricing

• Questions on this species

Small and bulk quantities available depending on the season.

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