Nannyberry vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Nannyberry vs Aldara Hazelnut

Viburnum lentago

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Nannyberry
Aldara Hazelnut

Nannyberry is a hardy shrub known for attracting wildlife. Its clusters of white flowers and tasty berries are suitable for bees, birds, and other animals.

Nannyberry is also used in urban yards and landscaping. This shrub makes a beautiful ornamental and is small enough to grow underneath power lines. Its berries can be eaten fresh or used in baking and preserves.

Makes a great hedge or privacy screen in an urban yard. Often has great red fall color to complement its spring flowers.

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

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.

Nannyberry Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Berries: red to purple
Flowers: white
Bark: gray and scaly
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low




Other Names: sheepberry, sweet viburnum