A few years ago, I put four native filberts (American hazelnuts) at the edge of the woods. They have grown into 6' tall shrubs, producing long male catkins for the past two years, but I've been waiting for them to fruit. Turns out they did, and we missed it! Richard found one nut on the ground a few days ago. Weeding under the shrubs, I found a few more today. One of my catalogs notes that the tiny red flowers open in mid-winter. We missed those as well.
We'll keep closer watch this fall. However, a chipmunk is apparently keeping watch as well, having built its burrow less than 2 feet from the trees. Perhaps there will be enough for all to share.
In the meantime, these made a lovely afternoon snack.
Chipmunk's view of the filbert grove (rear) from its burrow entrance.
Foreground: zucchini and bush beans. (Added 6/11/11)
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