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Kentucky Coffeetree vs Frank Hazelnut

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Kentucky Coffeetree
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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.

The Frank Hazelnut produces nuts that are medium size and ripen mid August. This is one of the best eating hazelnuts for cold climates. It is a medium size deciduous tree from Saskatchewan, Canada. It is a productive tree that has been tested as both a pollinizer and a main crop cultivar for colder climates. The Frank Hazelnut is one of the cold hardiest hazelnut trees on the market and known to be resistant to eastern filbert blight.

Not all hazelnuts pollinate with each other so it is important to pick the correct pollination pairs. Two compatible varieties of hazelnut are required to produce nuts. Nuts will only be produced once maturity is reached, around 2-3 years.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Frank Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3b
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fruit size: medium, round
Harvest: mid august
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Other Names: coffeetree