York Hazelnut vs Schuettes Oak - TreeTime.ca

York Hazelnut vs Schuettes Oak

Quercus × schuettei (Quercus bicolor × Quercus macrocarpa)

Corylus avellana York

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Schuettes Oak
York Hazelnut

Schuettes Oak is a naturally occurring hybrid of Swamp White Oak and Bur Oak. With a faster growth than both parent species, it is one of the fastest growing Oak trees. They are known for growing very large and wide, so space them appropriately. It is considered one of the most adaptable Oaks with little preference on soil conditions. It can handle growing in wet, saturated soils as well as those that are dry, clay, or alkaline.

The Schuettes Oak has very large acorns. They have a large cup portion like the Bur Oak, but without the fringe. Due to the Swamp White Oak parentage, the acorns have less tannins and a sweeter taste. They are a food source for various wildlife including birds, squirrels, and deer.

The York Hazelnut is a high yielding deciduous tree. It produces delicious medium to large sized nuts that are great for eating or making a paste. Known to be resistant to eastern filbert blight.

It has a long bloom season and is compatible with most cultivars, making it a great pollinizer. Try pairing York Hazelnut with Yamhill Hazelnut.

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.

Schuettes Oak Quick Facts

York Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Nuts: large, sweet acorns
Nuts: large
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low



Toxicity: when injested, can be toxic for many animals

Other Names: schuette oak, schuettes hybrid oak, swamp bur oak