Northern Pin Oak vs York Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Northern Pin Oak vs York Hazelnut

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Corylus avellana York

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Northern Pin Oak
York Hazelnut

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 York Hazelnut is a high yielding deciduous tree. It produces delicious medium to large sized nuts that are great for eating or making a paste. Known to be resistant to eastern filbert blight.

It has a long bloom season and is compatible with most cultivars, making it a great pollinizer. Try pairing York Hazelnut with Yamhill Hazelnut.

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

York Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 14 m (45 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
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
Nuts: large
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


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