Horse Chestnut vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Horse Chestnut vs Aldara Hazelnut

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

Aesculus hippocastanum

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Aldara Hazelnut
Horse Chestnut

Aldara Hazelnut is a northern hybrid selection noted for its superior nut quality, disease resistance, and cold hardiness.

It is great for attracting wildlife with the added bonus of edible nuts that can be eaten fresh or used in baking. Pair with another Aldara or Andrew Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

Aldara and Andrew Hazelnut are currently the hardiest and most reliable nut varieties available for the Canadian prairies.

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.

A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others.

Aldara 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)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow to orange
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Nuts: large spiky nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none




Toxicity: most parts of plant are toxic