Corylus cornuta var californica

Beaked Hazelnut, California Hazelnut: Deciduous California native shrub to 12' tall and wide with inconspicuous green to brown flowers in winter-spring followed by edible nuts attractive to birds and wildlife. Full sun to part shade. Low to medium water. Attracts birds, bees, and pollinators. Wind, clay, and drought tolerant once established. Deer and rabbit resistant.