Beaked Hazelnut vs Green Alder - TreeTime.ca

Beaked Hazelnut vs Green Alder

Alnus alnobetula ssp. crispa

Corylus cornuta

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Green Alder
Beaked Hazelnut

Green Alder is a cold hardy, native shrub. It is often planted on infertile sites so it can fix nitrogen from the air and improve the soil quality.

Green Alder is known for its smooth grey bark and attractive shiny green leaves; it is commonly used in reclamation.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Green Alder seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Beaked Hazelnut is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to North America.

It features smooth, grey bark and edible nuts. Beaked Hazelnut prefers a rich sandy-clay loam but will grow on poorer sites, and can be used as an understory shrub.

Note: You want more than one hazelnut to improve yields.

Green Alder Quick Facts

Beaked Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Nuts: small, wildlife attracting
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: mountain alder, sitka alder
Other Names: beaked hazel