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Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs European Hazelnut

Elaeagnus commutata

Corylus avellana

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
European Hazelnut

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.

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.

SILVERBERRY (WOLF WILLOW) QUICK FACTS

EUROPEAN HAZELNUT QUICK FACTS

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Catkins: yes
Berries: silver, edible
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Flowers: yellow
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium





Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel