American Hazelnut/Filbert vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

American Hazelnut/Filbert vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Corylus americana

Gymnocladus dioicus

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American Hazelnut/Filbert
Kentucky Coffeetree

American Hazelnut is a cold hardy, disease resistant, and long-lived nut tree. It is a great choice for a shrub border for wide, open spaces where it will be allowed to spread. Typically used in naturalization projects for its spreading nature, American Hazelnut is ideal for our zone 4 customers.

If you're a zone 3 prairie customer, don't worry! American Hazelnut can still thrive but needs additional care and protection from our harsh prairie climate.

The edible nuts mature from September to October and are usually roasted or eaten fresh. Make sure you take time to notice American Hazelnut's variable and beautiful fall color that ranges from orange, rose, purplish-red, yellow, and green.

Note: You want more than one hazelnut to improve yields.

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

American Hazelnut/Filbert Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: high


Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC
Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree