Black Locust vs Andrew Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Black Locust vs Andrew Hazelnut

Robinia pseudoacacia

Corylus heterophylla Het 1

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Black Locust
Andrew Hazelnut

Black Locust is an attractive tree. Its distinctive leaves are made of about a dozen bright green leaflets. It also notable for its fragrant white flowers, which smell of citrus.

Black Locust can grow in many situations, but prefers dry areas with lots of sun. It is robust and is an excellent choice for establishing shade in dry, open areas.

Important note: Much of the Black Locust is toxic to humans and livestock, including seeds, bark, and leaves.

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.

Black Locust Quick Facts

Andrew Hazelnut Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Bark: dark reddish brown to balck with furrows
Flowers: Creamy white flowers in a pyramidal shape bloom in may-june
Nuts: medium, 2cm diameter
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust