Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs American Hazelnut/Filbert - TreeTime.ca

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs American Hazelnut/Filbert

Elaeagnus commutata

Corylus americana

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
American Hazelnut/Filbert

Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.

American Hazelnut is a cold hardy, disease resistant, and long-lived nut tree. It is a great choice for a shrub border for wide, open spaces where it will be allowed to spread. Typically used in naturalization projects for its spreading nature, American Hazelnut is ideal for our zone 4 customers.

If you're a zone 3 prairie customer, don't worry! American Hazelnut can still thrive but needs additional care and protection from our harsh prairie climate.

The edible nuts mature from September to October and are usually roasted or eaten fresh. Make sure you take time to notice American Hazelnut's variable and beautiful fall color that ranges from orange, rose, purplish-red, yellow, and green.

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

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

American Hazelnut/Filbert Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Berries: silver, edible
Flowers: yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium




Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow