Korean Pine vs European Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Korean Pine vs European Hazelnut

Pinus koraiensis

Corylus avellana

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Korean Pine
European Hazelnut

Korean Pine is an attractive conifer suitable for shelterbelts, privacy screens, and ornamental planting. This tree is especially prized for its pine nuts. Korean Pine nuts are larger than most other species. They can be used in salads, pesto sauce, and other foods.

This conifer is generally tolerant of urban conditions but much prefers cool summer climates.

European Hazelnut is a large shrub that is native to Europe. It is known for its edible nuts that ripen in late summer to early fall. The nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and have a sweet, earthy flavour. Nut production can start as early as 2-3 years but typically takes until at least 4 years for significant yields.

Catkins appear in late winter to early spring and as they release pollen it attracts bees and other pollinators. Since male and female flowers bloom at different times, multiple shrubs will have to be planted for cross pollination. It is recommended to plant European Hazelnut with other hazelnut varieties such as Beaked Hazelnut, Frank, Yamhill, and York. Planting with other varieties will increase nut production.

Korean Pine Quick Facts

European Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 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: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: long blue-green needles
Nuts: large edible seeds
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Cones: attractive edible pine nuts
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: chinese pinenut
Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel