Black Locust vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Black Locust vs Aldara Hazelnut

Robinia pseudoacacia

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Black Locust
Aldara 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.

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.

Black Locust Quick Facts

Aldara 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, 1.5cm diameter
Seeds: dark brown peapod-like pods
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: false acacia, yellow locust