Northern Pin Oak vs Andrew Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Northern Pin Oak vs Andrew Hazelnut

Corylus heterophylla Het 1

Quercus ellipsoidalis

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Andrew Hazelnut
Northern Pin Oak

Andrew Hazelnut is a northern cultivar that is grown specifically for its cold hardiness. Typically, hazelnuts produce smaller nuts in colder climates, but for Andrew Hazelnut, this is not the case.

This hybrid variety is incredibly productive, growing medium sized nuts that ripen in late August. Pair with another Andrew or Aldara Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

The edible nuts can be eaten fresh, used in baking, and will make a beautiful hedge. Andrew Hazelnut is also eastern filbert blight resistant.

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

Northern Pin oak has an attractive but irregular rounded crown with lower hanging branches. This species is one of the few oak species recommended for the prairies and colder areas. Northern Pin Oak prefers drier habitats.

The spectacular fall leaf color of this tree is the primary reason for its popularity. Fall leaves turn orange and red to reddish brown.

Squirrels, jays, deer, and similar animals love its acorns.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

Andrew Hazelnut Quick Facts

Northern Pin Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Nuts: medium, 2cm diameter
Nuts: acorns
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes


Native to: ON
Other Names: hills oak, jack oak, upland pin oak