Horse Chestnut vs Andrew Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Andrew Hazelnut

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Andrew Hazelnut
Horse Chestnut

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.

Horse Chestnut is a medium sized deciduous tree that is native to Greece but has been grown in North America for hundreds of years. It produces large nuts.

Andrew Hazelnut Quick Facts

Horse Chestnut Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: medium, 2cm diameter
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no