{"title":"🌰 Hazelnuts","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003ePrairie Hardy Hazelnuts — Zone 2\/3\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHazelnuts are one of the most rewarding mulitstem nut shrubs you can plant on the Prairies: fast to establish, generous with their harvest, and happy in soils that would frustrate most other trees. Our collection covers all the bases: the native \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prairie Hardy Beaked Hazelnut\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/beaked-hazelnut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeaked Hazelnut\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prairie Hardy American Hazelnut\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/american-hazelnut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmerican Hazelnut\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003ethe Saskatchewan-bred \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prairie Hardy Northern Select Hazelnut 🌰\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/northern-select-hazelnut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Select\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the classic hybrid \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Prairie Hardy Hazelbert\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/hazelbert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazelbert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Between the three, you get a range of nut sizes, subtle flavour profiles, and growth habits suited to everything from a tidy yard site to a sprawling food forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll of our hazelnuts are grown from Canadian prairie sourced seed, meaning they've already proven themselves in our climate before they ever arrive at your door. \u003c\/strong\u003eExpect your first harvest within 3 to 4 years, and plan to beat the squirrels to it as they know a good thing when they smell it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA quick note on pollination: all three varieties are self-sterile. Only the Northern Select and the Hazelbert could cross-pollinate with one another.\u003cstrong\u003e Planting at least two shrubs is the key to a productive planting. \u003c\/strong\u003eThey could be planted in the same hole if short on space.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"american-hazelnut","title":"American Hazelnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e is a native shrub of Eastern Canada. It is a great addition to your food forest, orchard and excellent for your edible shelter belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Hazelnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are delicious to eat and slightly larger than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prairiehardynursery.ca\/products\/beaked-hazelnut?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=02c4f92ea\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Beaked Hazelnut - Prairie Hardy Nursery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeaked Hazelnut\u003c\/a\u003e. They can \u003cspan\u003ebe harvested in late August to early September. These nuts will also be an excellent food source for your local fauna if left on the tree. Hazelnuts can be enjoyed raw or roasted and we heard it makes a great bread spread when the paste is mixed with some cacao and honey! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e American Hazelnut \u003c\/strong\u003eis a \u003c\/span\u003eshrub and often suckers around its planted location which is useful as a hedge. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eood pollinator for other hybrid hazelnut shrubs. \u003c\/span\u003e In its native range, the American Hazelnut can be affected by a fungal disease called Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB), however, our seed source is from healthy parent trees located in Alberta which have been free from this blight. \u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowers Note: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHazelnuts should be harvested before the squirrels get them, try checking by mid-August and harvest hazels when the husks start to brown. Alternatively installing a metal fence around the bush might keep your nut stash safe as well. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 meters (8 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.4 meters (8 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade \u003cspan\u003e(produces more nuts in full sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corylus Americana \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot Seedling 15-30 cm (6-12\")","offer_id":40543981076595,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/Hazelnut002.png?v=1790739530"},{"product_id":"beaked-hazelnut","title":"Beaked Hazelnut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Beaked Hazelnut is native to Canada and the hardiest nut tree thriving in northern climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s among the earliest to bloom in spring, showcasing charming small pink flowers alongside catkins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nuts are smaller than those of our hybrid hazelnuts but still offer a tasty and satisfying snack. Their rich, flavourful meat makes them a delightful treat. Harvest them when the husks begin to brown around mid-late August for the best quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThis tree makes an excellent choice for enriching your food forest, orchard, or edible shelter belt with its unique beauty and resilience. It also has \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003enarrow branching shape and a relatively low height, which makes it a good candidate to be grown in small spaces or yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowers Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eHazelnuts need to be harvested before the squirrels get to them, try checking by mid-August and harvest hazels when husks turn brown. Alternatively installing a metal fence around the bush might keep your nut stash safe as well. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5 meters (8 feet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 meters (6 feet) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade\u003cspan\u003e (produces more nuts in full sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Need to plant two Beaked Hazelnut for cross pollination \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corylus Cornuta  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot Seedling 15-30 cm (6-12”)","offer_id":31253019787379,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 5 - Bareroot Seedling 15-30 cm (6-12”) SAVE 10%","offer_id":40535618879603,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/BeakedHazelnut001_e3e93c7d-eb5b-4d47-b3c1-8f608c557dac.png?v=1790737731"},{"product_id":"northern-select-hazelnut","title":"Northern Select Hazelnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Select Hazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e is deliciously nutty and rich in flavour that averages 1.5 to 2 cm (3\/4\") in size. It is a hybrid between the American Hazelnut (\u003cem\u003eCorylus americana\u003c\/em\u003e) and the European Hazelnut (\u003cem\u003eCorylus avellana\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Select Hazelnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e ripen from late August to early September. Developed by Les Kerr and grown in Saskatchewan, these seedlings are disease-resistant and boast high productivity. Each individual seedling can exhibit its own combination of nut and tree characteristics, and will typically grow in shrub form. After planting, growers can expect to harvest within 3-4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for orchards, yard sites, or food forests, \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Select Hazelnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e are a great addition to any landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowers Note: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHazelnuts should be harvested before the squirrels get them, try checking by mid-August and harvest hazels when the husks start to brown. Alternatively installing a metal fence around the bush might keep your nut stash safe as well. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 meters (8-10 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters (6-8 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade (produces more nuts in full sun)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination: \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-sterile (can cross-pollinate with another Hazelbert, Northern Select or American Hazelnut)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCorylus americana x Corylus avellana\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e‘Northern Select Hazelnut’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot 2 Year Old Seedling 20-40 cm (8-16\")","offer_id":40543965839475,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 5 -  2 Year Old Bareroot Seedling 20-40 cm (8-16\") SAVE 10%","offer_id":42416751247475,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 10 -  2 Year Old Bareroot Seedling 20-40 cm (8-16\") SAVE 20%","offer_id":41044564312179,"sku":"","price":176.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 6 - 250 ml Plug \/ 18-28 cm (7-11”)","offer_id":40543961481331,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/Hazelnut-NorthernSelect001.png?v=1729637975"},{"product_id":"hazelbert","title":"Hazelbert","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHazelbert\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed by Fred Ashworth of New York in the 1920s and is a hybrid of the Corylus Americana (American Hazelnut) and Corylus Avellana (European Hazelnut - also known as a Filbert) with carefully chosen genetics to promote disease resistance and productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazelbert \u003c\/strong\u003eseedlings display a range of growth habits and yields; however, these robust plants typically begin producing sweet, oil-dense nuts within 3 to 5 years. The nuts measure approximately 1.5 to 2 cm (1\/2\" to 3\/4\") and mature in early September. While comparable to our \u003ca title=\"Northern Select Hazelnut\" href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/northern-select-hazelnut\"\u003eNorthern Select\u003c\/a\u003e hybrid, \u003cstrong\u003eHazelbert\u003c\/strong\u003e differs in its breeding origins and the pollen sources utilized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaximize your land with this dependable, nutritious nut tree for your orchard, yard site, or food forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowers Note: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHazelnuts should be harvested before the squirrels get them, try checking by mid-August and harvest hazels when the husks start to brown. 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