Diablo Ninebark vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Diablo Ninebark vs Aldara Hazelnut

Physocarpus opulifolius Diablo

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Diablo Ninebark
Aldara Hazelnut

Diablo Ninebark is a small, low maintenance, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or color to any yard. This plant grows dark purple leaves in the spring and grows slightly faster than Common Ninebark. It features flaky red to brown bark, clusters of white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves. Diablo Ninebark can make a dense and colorful hedge, or it can be an attractive ornamental by itself.

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.

Diablo Ninebark Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: reddish-purple
Fall colour: yellow
Bark: brown to red, exfoliating
Flowers: white
Berries: red
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Seeds: inflated seed capsules
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: eastern ninebark, purple ninebark