Northern Pin Oak vs Yamhill Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Northern Pin Oak vs Yamhill Hazelnut

Corylus avellana Yamhill

Quercus ellipsoidalis

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Yamhill Hazelnut
Northern Pin Oak

The Yamhill Hazelnut is a tasty, relatively cold hardy hazelnut that is a popular European variety.

It is known to be a strong grower and has moderate eastern filbert blight resistance. It is a suitable pollinizer for the York Hazelnut and European Hazelnut.

Introduced by Oregon State University, The Yamhill Hazelnut is used by Ferror Roche for their candy and chocolate spread desserts.

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 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.

Yamhill Hazelnut Quick Facts

Northern Pin Oak Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Light: full sun
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: acorns
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


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