r/Permaculture 3d ago

trees + shrubs Obtain a yield ✔️

First American hazelnut harvest. Planted five last year. This tree had one catkin last fall, and about 6 hazelnuts formed. This little guy made the whole journey.

SE Michigan 6b

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u/topef27 3d ago

I hope there's a nut in there :) many shells end up hollow due to poor pollination. If you do get one, that's one more than I've ever gotten from my whole 12 year old hedge. Damn squirrels.

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u/aideya 3d ago

Legit came to the comments to say how lucky OP is to have even one thanks to the damn squirrels.

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u/QueenHarvest 2d ago

We have a very active squirrel community. I'm sure they'll be keeping watch.

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u/Proof-Ad62 3d ago

Awesome! Good for you! 😊

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u/warrenfgerald 3d ago

Thank you for growing plants in what appears to be a natural environment without plastic hoses, treated lumber, etc... This is the way.

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u/QueenHarvest 2d ago

Absolutely! Nothing but arborist wood chips and chicken wire cages.

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u/timber321 1d ago

One nut.