| Description | California hazel is a spreading shrub or tree resistant to eastern filbert blight. The flowers appear in late winter or early spring as long, drooping catkins. This hazel can spread up to 20 feet wide. The nuts are fairly round rather than long. |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Period | Late winter-early spring |
| Height at Maturity | 18" |
| Plant Spacing | 10-20' |
| Light Requirements | Full sun - shade |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate |
| Soil Type | Highly adaptable |