Bur Oak vs Frank Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Bur Oak vs Frank Hazelnut

Quercus macrocarpa

Corylus avellana Frank

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Bur Oak
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Bur Oak has a wide distribution but is one of the only oaks that will grow well on the prairies. Bur Oak produces deeply lobed, dark green leaves that turn golden yellow to brown in the fall.

Its acorns are round and half enclosed by a mossy fringed cup.

Although slower growing, this long lived tree eventually becomes a popular large ornamental tree for driveways, parks, and the front of industrial buildings. Popular as a memorial or dedication tree.

Note: Most Oak species can be considered toxic for many animals.

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.

Bur Oak Quick Facts

Frank Hazelnut Quick Facts

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Zone: 2b
Zone: 3b
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 8 m (28 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: shade, partial shade
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: yellow to golden brown
Nuts: small acorns
Fruit size: medium, round
Harvest: mid august
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: blue oak, burr oak, mossycup oak, scrub oak