Whitebark Pine vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Whitebark Pine vs Aldara Hazelnut

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

Pinus albicaulis

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Aldara Hazelnut
Whitebark Pine

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.

Endangered

Whitebark Pine is a beautiful coniferous tree that produces tasty, edible nuts. You'll love this trees' rustic and natural appeal, making it an excellent specimen tree.

It is an endangered species from the Rocky Mountains, this slow grower seldom produces cones until it is 50 years old but regularly survives to be 500 or more years of age. Our staff think it is among the most attractive pines we have grown.

Whitebark Pine is well-known for maintaining snow drifts, providing food and shelter to many species of wildlife, and bringing stability to steep slopes. This high elevation and adaptable tree is deer resistant and can withstand a variety of soils and moisture levels.

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Whitebark Pine Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade
Light: full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none