Black Hawthorn vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Black Hawthorn vs Aldara Hazelnut

Crataegus douglasii

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Black Hawthorn
Aldara Hazelnut

Black Hawthorn is a versatile plant that is native to wetlands and other areas with moist soils, but can also tolerate dry soils. This plant can be grown as a short shrub, or a tree reaching 30 feet tall.

Black Hawthorn is valued for erosion control and attracting pollinators. It also makes an attractive flowering ornamental that can be planted as a specimen or pruned as a hedge. It is commonly used in shelterbelts.

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 Hawthorn Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Foliage: contains thorns
Fall colour: yellow to red
Bark: brown to gray
Flowers: white
Berries: purplish-black pomes
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: crataegus columbiana, douglas hawthorn, douglas' thornapple