Canadian Buffaloberry vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Canadian Buffaloberry vs Aldara Hazelnut

Shepherdia canadensis

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Canadian Buffaloberry
Aldara Hazelnut

Canadian Buffalo Berry is a native deciduous shrub found throughout North America. This hardy, medium-sized shrub will tolerate poor soil conditions and produces attractive, edible–though very bitter–red fruit.

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.

Canadian Buffaloberry Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, 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


Foliage: dark green with silver undersides
Flowers: tiny, red
Berries: red bitter berries (edible)
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: canada buffalo berry, canada buffaloberry, canadian buffaloberry, foam berry, foamberry, russet buffaloberry, soap berry, soapberry, soopolallie