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Beaked Hazelnut vs Alpine CurrantCorylus cornuta Ribes alpinum SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
Beaked Hazelnut is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub native to North America.
Alpine Currant is a great shrub to plant along sidewalks, near building or at your property boundary as a hedge or accent species. It is widely used by commercial landscapers in parking lots and near buildings because of its hardiness, attractiveness, and pollution tolerance. BEAKED HAZELNUT QUICK FACTSALPINE CURRANT QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Height:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread:
2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread:
1.5 m (5 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
any
Berries:
small, bright red
Flowers:
greenish yellow and fragrant
Nuts:
edible nuts that are attractive to wildlife
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
low
Suckering:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: Not toxic, but tiny filaments from the husk can irritate skin that it contacts
Other Names:
beaked hazel
Other Names:
mountain currant
Tags:
All Items, Fall Colour, Native Alberta Plants, Native North America Plants, Nut Trees, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting
Tags:
All Items, Currant, Hedges, NEW, Permaculture, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting, Xeriscaping
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |