Wild Snowberry vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Wild Snowberry vs Aldara Hazelnut

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

Symphoricarpos spp.

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Aldara Hazelnut
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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.

Wild Snowberry is a mix of Common Snowberry and Western Snowberry. Each shrub's size, flower, and berry colour may vary.

This plant is abundant across the prairies. It can be planted alone or as a hedge in small yards. This shrub's ornamental berries persist into winter. Wild Snowberry can be a natural habitat and food source for various animals.

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Wild Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white and occasionally pinkish
Berries: showy white berries persist into winter
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: coralberry, ghostberry, waxberry, wolfberry