Andrew Hazelnut vs Aldara Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Andrew Hazelnut vs Aldara Hazelnut

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Aldara Hazelnut
Andrew Hazelnut

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.

Andrew Hazelnut is a northern cultivar that is grown specifically for its cold hardiness. Typically, hazelnuts produce smaller nuts in colder climates, but for Andrew Hazelnut, this is not the case.

This hybrid variety is incredibly productive, growing medium sized nuts that ripen in late August. Pair with another Andrew or Aldara Hazelnut for cross pollination to occur.

The edible nuts can be eaten fresh, used in baking, and will make a beautiful hedge. Andrew Hazelnut is also eastern filbert blight resistant.

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

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Andrew Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: yes
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Nuts: medium, 2cm diameter
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low