Western Snowberry vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Western Snowberry vs Aldara Hazelnut

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Western Snowberry
Aldara Hazelnut

Like the Common Snowberry, the Western Snowberry is a small shrub with pink flowers useful for feeding livestock and preventing erosion. Unlike the common species, however, the Western Snowberry is much more suited to wet conditions, capable of persevering through poor soil drainage and occasional flooding.

After the Snowberry's flowers have bloomed, it produces berries which often last on the plant through winter. These berries are toxic to humans, but livestock and local wildlife love them! Those hoping to attract wildlife to their property can plant Snowberry and expect to see animals foraging on it much later in the year than other plants.

Aldara Hazelnut is a northern hybrid selection noted for its superior nut quality, disease resistance, and cold hardiness.

It is great for attracting wildlife with the added bonus of edible nuts that can be eaten fresh or used in baking. Pair with another Aldara or Andrew Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

Aldara and Andrew Hazelnut are currently the hardiest and most reliable nut varieties available for the Canadian prairies.

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

Western Snowberry Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Berries: small, white, poisonous to humans
Flowers: pinkish white
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low



Toxicity: berries are toxic to humans

Other Names: buckbrush, wolfberry