Beaked Hazelnut vs Annabelle Hydrangea - TreeTime.ca

Beaked Hazelnut vs Annabelle Hydrangea

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Corylus cornuta

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Annabelle Hydrangea
Beaked Hazelnut

Annabelle Hydrangea is a cold hardy shrub that is well known for its large, compact clusters of white flowers. Unlike other flowering species, Hydrangeas do best in partial shade. However, they are capable of growing in full sun if the soil is kept consistently moist.

Blooms occur on new wood, so regular pruning is encouraged in late winter. Try Annabelle Hydrangea as a border or on its own.

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.

Annabelle Hydrangea Quick Facts

Beaked Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low


Flowers: white, showy clusters
Nuts: small, wildlife attracting
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL, PE
Other Names: beaked hazel