Beaked Hazelnut vs Northern Pin Oak - TreeTime.ca

Beaked Hazelnut vs Northern Pin Oak

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Corylus cornuta

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Northern Pin Oak
Beaked Hazelnut

Northern Pin oak has an attractive but irregular rounded crown with lower hanging branches. This species is one of the few oak species recommended for the prairies and colder areas. Northern Pin Oak prefers drier habitats.

The spectacular fall leaf color of this tree is the primary reason for its popularity. Fall leaves turn orange and red to reddish brown.

Squirrels, jays, deer, and similar animals love its acorns.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

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.

Northern Pin Oak Quick Facts

Beaked Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Nuts: acorns
Nuts: small, wildlife attracting
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: hills oak, jack oak, upland pin oak
Other Names: beaked hazel