Betulaceae > Corylus (hazelnut)
Creekside in Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
6 Sep 2009
Fairly common statewide in NC in forested habitats with fairly rich soils. Shown here with distinctive, edible fruits (nuts), though they are not yet ripe in this photo.
Creekside in Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
6 Sep 2009
Like some other members of the birch family, male catkins often begin appearing in the fall, though they do not ripen and release pollen until the following spring.
Creekside in NC Botanical Garden natural area, Orange Co., NC
1 Mar 2014
Close-up of mature flowers
Creekside in Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
6 Sep 2009
Leaves are hairy and somewhat distinctively shaped with an acuminate tip.
Creekside in NC Botanical Garden natural area, Orange Co., NC
1 Mar 2014
Creekside in NC Botanical Garden natural area, Orange Co., NC
1 Mar 2014
Creekside in Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
6 Sep 2009
Bark of fairly small tree.
Creekside in NC Botanical Garden natural area, Orange Co., NC
1 Mar 2014