Northern Pin Oak vs Frank Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Northern Pin Oak vs Frank Hazelnut

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Corylus avellana Frank

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Northern Pin Oak
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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.

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.

Northern Pin Oak Quick Facts

Frank Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Nuts: acorns
Fruit size: medium, round
Harvest: mid august
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


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