Swiss Stone Pine vs Frank Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Swiss Stone Pine vs Frank Hazelnut

Pinus cembra

Corylus avellana Frank

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Swiss Stone Pine
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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.

The Frank Hazelnut produces nuts that are medium size and ripen mid August. This is one of the best eating hazelnuts for cold climates. It is a medium size deciduous tree from Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a productive tree that has been tested as both a pollinizer and a main crop cultivar for colder climates. The Frank Hazelnut is one of the cold hardiest hazelnut trees on the market and known to be resistant to eastern filbert blight.

Not all hazelnuts pollinate with each other so it is important to pick the correct pollination pairs. Two compatible varieties of hazelnut are required to produce nuts. Nuts will only be produced once maturity is reached, around 2-3 years.

Swiss Stone Pine Quick Facts

Frank Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: green
Fruit size: medium, round
Harvest: mid august
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low