Swiss Stone Pine vs American Hazelnut/Filbert - TreeTime.ca

Swiss Stone Pine vs American Hazelnut/Filbert

Corylus americana

Pinus cembra

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American Hazelnut/Filbert
Swiss Stone Pine

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.

Swiss Stone Pine is a hardy, slow-growing evergreen. Narrowly pyramidal while young, this long-lived tree is adaptable to many soil types. Due to its shape and density, Swiss Stone Pine is a versatile shade or accent tree.

Although our pictures don't show it, this seldom seen tree is among the most attractive conifers we have seen and is likely why it is the most chosen tree used for memorials or dedications in public parks.

Swiss Stone Pine is also sought after for the large seeds it produces. They are often used as pine nuts are and are tasty in pesto.

American Hazelnut/Filbert Quick Facts

Swiss Stone Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: green
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none