Rose Glow Barberry vs European Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Rose Glow Barberry vs European Hazelnut

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

Corylus avellana

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Rose Glow Barberry
European Hazelnut

Rose Glow Barberry is a cold hardy, drought tolerant shrub. It has attractive, mottled foliage that ranges from red, pink, green, and white, maturing to deep maroon.

Rose Glow Barberry has sharp thorns, so be careful when you're handling this shrub. These thorns are what make Rose Glow Barberry an excellent hedge plant as they deter rabbit and deer.

European Hazelnut is a large shrub that is native to Europe. It is known for its edible nuts that ripen in late summer to early fall. The nuts can be eaten raw or roasted and have a sweet, earthy flavour. Nut production can start as early as 2-3 years but typically takes until at least 4 years for significant yields.

Catkins appear in late winter to early spring and as they release pollen it attracts bees and other pollinators. Since male and female flowers bloom at different times, multiple shrubs will have to be planted for cross pollination. It is recommended to plant European Hazelnut with other hazelnut varieties such as Beaked Hazelnut, Frank, Yamhill, and York. Planting with other varieties will increase nut production.

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

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

European Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Flowers: pink/purple flower
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium




Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel