Meadowsweet vs European Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Meadowsweet vs European Hazelnut

Filipendula ulmaria

Corylus avellana

CUSTOM GROW

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN

Meadowsweet
European 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.

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.

Meadowsweet Quick Facts

European Hazelnut Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 4a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Nuts: woody shelled with thin brown skin
Flavor: sweet, with an earthy taste
Harvest: late summer - early fall
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes


Other Names: bride wort, mead wort
Other Names: cobnut, common filbert, common hazelnut, european filbert, european hazel