Common Hackberry vs Frank Hazelnut - TreeTime.ca

Common Hackberry vs Frank Hazelnut

Corylus avellana Frank

Celtis occidentalis

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Common Hackberry

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.

The Common Hackberry is a medium-sized deciduous tree that resembles the American Elm but is immune to Dutch Elm Disease. They are versatile and can adapt to a variety of growing conditions.

It produces purple-red, berry-like fruit with a large seed in the center. Both the sweet flesh, which tastes similar to dates, and the crunchy seed are edible. The fruit remains on the tree throughout the winter, offering a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife.

The Common Hackberry can also be a great addition to a pollinator garden. The tree itself is a host for the larvae of several butterfly species and the flowers provide a source of pollen and nectar.

Frank Hazelnut Quick Facts

Common Hackberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 3b
Zone: 2b
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 7 m (24 ft)
Light: shade, partial shade
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: high
Maintenance: medium


Berries: black, edible
Fruit size: medium, round
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: mid august
Harvest: late fall to winter
Hybrid: yes
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC
Other Names: american hackberry, beaverwood, false elm, nettle tree, northern hackberry