Amur Maackia vs European Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Amur Maackia vs European Hazelnut

Maackia amurensis

Corylus avellana

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Amur Maackia
European Hazelnut

Amur Maackia is a robust and pretty tree often used for urban decoration and landscaping. This tree has coppery peeling bark that can sometimes resemble lace. Its upright clusters of small white flowers usually bloom in midsummer. Amur Maackia's Small size makes it a great choice for small yards or limited space.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Maackia seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Note: This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using European Hazelnut seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Amur Maackia Quick Facts

European Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: brown
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Flowers: upright clusters of small white flowers
Bark: shiny copper colour shedding in curls
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium




Other Names: maackia
Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel