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Kentucky Coffeetree vs Yamhill Hazelnut

Corylus avellana Yamhill

Gymnocladus dioicus

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Yamhill Hazelnut
Kentucky Coffeetree

The Yamhill Hazelnut is a tasty, relatively cold hardy hazelnut that is a popular European variety.

It is known to be a strong grower and has moderate eastern filbert blight resistance. It is a suitable pollinizer for the York Hazelnut and European Hazelnut.

Introduced by Oregon State University, The Yamhill Hazelnut is used by Ferror Roche for their candy and chocolate spread desserts.

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.

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.

Yamhill Hazelnut Quick Facts

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


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


Native to: ON
Other Names: coffeetree