Yellow Twig Dogwood vs European Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Yellow Twig Dogwood vs European Hazelnut

Cornus sericea flaviramea

Corylus avellana

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Yellow Twig Dogwood
European Hazelnut

Yellow Twig Dogwood is a small deciduous shrub with attractive, bright yellow bark.

It features delicate white, star-shaped flowers and white fruit. It is often used as a screen, and its wide-spreading roots help stabilize areas experiencing soil erosion.

Yellow Twig Dogwood complements Red Osier Dogwood, and it is a great filler to add winter color to shrub and flower gardens.

European Hazelnut is a large shrub that is native to Europe. It is known for its edible nuts that ripen in late summer to early fall. The nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and have a sweet, earthy flavour. Nut production can start as early as 2-3 years but typically takes until at least 4 years for significant yields.

Catkins appear in late winter to early spring and as they release pollen it attracts bees and other pollinators. Since male and female flowers bloom at different times, multiple shrubs will have to be planted for cross pollination. It is recommended to plant European Hazelnut with other hazelnut varieties such as Beaked Hazelnut, Frank, Yamhill, and York. Planting with other varieties will increase nut production.

Yellow Twig Dogwood Quick Facts

European Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Bark: golden yellow in fall/winter
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium

In row spacing: 0.9 m (3 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)


Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel