Common Snowberry vs Andrew Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Andrew Hazelnut

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Common Snowberry
Andrew Hazelnut

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Andrew Hazelnut is a northern cultivar that is grown specifically for its cold hardiness. Typically, hazelnuts produce smaller nuts in colder climates, but for Andrew Hazelnut, this is not the case.

This hybrid variety is incredibly productive, growing medium sized nuts that ripen in late August. Pair with another Andrew or Aldara Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

The edible nuts can be eaten fresh, used in baking, and will make a beautiful hedge. Andrew Hazelnut is also eastern filbert blight resistant.

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

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Andrew Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium

Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Berries: white waxy berries
Nuts: medium, 2cm diameter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: common snowberry