Aldara Hazelnut vs Meadowsweet - TreeTime.ca

Aldara Hazelnut vs Meadowsweet

Filipendula ulmaria

Corylus heterophylla Het 3

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Meadowsweet
Aldara Hazelnut

Meadowsweet gets its name from its sweet fragrance from the creamy white flowers. It is a large upright herbaceous perennial shrub. They bloom in early summer, and with the right conditions may remain throughout the season.

Take care of where you’re planting Meadowsweet as it is known to spread.

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.

Meadowsweet Quick Facts

Aldara Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flowers: white
Nuts: medium, 1.5cm diameter
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: bride wort, mead wort