Naturalist Jenny from Shawnee State Park gives us an in-depth and up-close look at the American Hazelnut Tree and its unique looking fruit in this educational video.
Very good to know the American species can be coppiced like the British species. I was curious about the wood's characteristics and if it can be used for Traditional Trades like the British species still is. Might just have to plant a few of them!
Researching this because my county soil and water conservation branch is offering them for sale and I thought it would help the local wildlife in my timber stand. Think it might be worth picking up 25 seedlings.
Just planted one this spring in my attempt to incorporate more natives into my yard. And to try to keep the squirrels from crossing the dangerous street to get the neighbor's acorns.
What's it's height and diameter at 5 years, Jen? Have any other propagated around there from animals taking and stashing the nuts that you're aware of? Thanks for posting!
I saw the American Hazelnut trees at tractor supply. I was going to buy some but I didn’t know if I needed different varieties planted with them in order to get nuts. Do you just have this one variety or multiple?
what is the climate of the place where you picked hazel nut? how cold weather during february? and how cold american hazelnut flowers can resist? thank you
These were picked in southern Ohio. The flower cannot withstand stand frost damage and still produce fruit. Weather reports of air temperature are generalized reports over larger areas. Frost can occur over a large area or in small isolated pockets. An American hazelnut growing at a slightly higher elevation may not get “frosted”, and one in close proximity may be in a low lying frost pocket. The one in the frost pocket will not likely produce fruit while the other one might. American hazelnut needs 100 frost free days, starting from when it blooms in the spring, to produce fruit. So, fruit production can be adversely impacted even after the “bloom” period has ended. The plant itself can withstand temperatures as low as -33 degrees Fahrenheit.
@@TheOhioDNR i checked hardiness zone ohio state it is 6a it is colder than where i live in which is 7a however quantity of hazelnut is satisfactory for me i have took a few hazelnut from my trees which is european this video proves that american hazelnut bloom marc different from european types or they are very cold resistance.again it was very informative video thanks a lot.
@@throkhan There are plenty of nut farms out there with plenty of varieties/hybrids that are cold and blight - the biggest problem for nut trees - resistant. Some are self-pollinators but most do best with 2 or more different ones - biodiversity is always better. Pollinator plants and flowers nearby are also a boon for them - goldenrod, morning glory, etc. I plant comfrey near mine as well as they attract beneficial predator insects - and are awesome for carbon sequestration and mulch!
Would be interested in where your at (Generally). I'm in 7b in central Arkansas. I planted some Yamhill seeds in the spring of 19' and planted 50 bare root Americans from the MO forrest service. I've been trying to find information on hazelnuts in Southern states but have come up empty handed. Hopefully in 3 more years mine will be productive like yours. Would appreciate any feedback.
what part of Arkansas you in I'm in zone 5B in northern Missouri and I planted 250 wild hazelnut bushes from the Missouri Conservation nursery 10 years ago they are doing great you should be ok with them there
@@Trailsend72 I didn’t know they were that common. I left the Northeast and moved to NC zone 7b where I am trying to add as many trees as my half acre will allow. I was thinking I could add one or two in the backyard in the tree line. I am growing sweet fern. It is only supposed to grow to zone 6b. I was shown it at Doodletown at Bear Mountain State Park and wanted to grow it for tea. I planted it in the tree line and so far so good.☺️
Oh I did better then just planting 1 hazelnut bush lol I planted 250 wild hazelnut bushes that i bought from the Missouri Conservation nursey about 10 years ago
She said, plant a hazelnut, but I'm pretty sure you need 2 different varieties to do anything. I'm fixing to plant 3 different types of trees and then see which ones I like the best.
@@blessedistheflame3813 There are a couple of varieties - hybrids - now that are self/wind pollinated. On the whole nut trees/shrubs generally do better with others around. Planting some other plants and flowers around that attract pollinators are also a major benefit.
My favorite video on hazelnut trees! Because of the waddle fence example, nut tool examples and harvest information, wonderful thank you 😊
Wonderful video! I'm amazed you got 50 pounds of nuts from one small tree. It makes me want to plant an orchard of American hazelnuts for myself!
You should, get 3 different varieties for your zone.
@@jasonbourne1596 I planted 250 of the same wild hazelnut that i got from our conservation here in Missouri
@@bobinmissouri I bought mine from Stark Brothers Nursery.
Love this video. And I am growing my own pure American hazelnut plants.
Great video. I have about two dozen hazelnuts on my small bush and wondered when to pick them. Thanks for the info.
This was such a helpful video, thank you. Also -- took me forever to find the sawfly larvae!
So great!
Very cool
Very good to know the American species can be coppiced like the British species. I was curious about the wood's characteristics and if it can be used for Traditional Trades like the British species still is. Might just have to plant a few of them!
Researching this because my county soil and water conservation branch is offering them for sale and I thought it would help the local wildlife in my timber stand. Think it might be worth picking up 25 seedlings.
Just planted one this spring in my attempt to incorporate more natives into my yard. And to try to keep the squirrels from crossing the dangerous street to get the neighbor's acorns.
How do you guard against deer?
What's it's height and diameter at 5 years, Jen? Have any other propagated around there from animals taking and stashing the nuts that you're aware of? Thanks for posting!
Can I grow hazelnut in containers and prune them to keep them diminutive? I don't have room for a thicket.
Is just one tree? Or a lot tree Growing together?
Hi, I'm trying to dig up a 5' tall hazel nut shrub, its too close to the house, I will appreciate any tips you may offer. Thank you!
Could please help me identify if this plant hazelnut?
You have a beautiful voice! I was wondering about pest pressures and 🦌. Any issues?
how many hazel nut plants do you have? I know you can get away with one but I wasn't sure if two would make much of a difference.
I saw the American Hazelnut trees at tractor supply. I was going to buy some but I didn’t know if I needed different varieties planted with them in order to get nuts. Do you just have this one variety or multiple?
Yes you need more than one bush. If you only have one it may get pollenated by a wild bush that you don't know exist nearby.
what is the climate of the place where you picked hazel nut? how cold weather during february? and how cold american hazelnut flowers can resist? thank you
These were picked in southern Ohio. The flower cannot withstand stand frost damage and still produce fruit. Weather reports of air temperature are generalized reports over larger areas. Frost can occur over a large area or in small isolated pockets. An American hazelnut growing at a slightly higher elevation may not get “frosted”, and one in close proximity may be in a low lying frost pocket. The one in the frost pocket will not likely produce fruit while the other one might. American hazelnut needs 100 frost free days, starting from when it blooms in the spring, to produce fruit. So, fruit production can be adversely impacted even after the “bloom” period has ended. The plant itself can withstand temperatures as low as -33 degrees Fahrenheit.
@@TheOhioDNR i checked hardiness zone ohio state it is 6a it is colder than where i live in which is 7a however quantity of hazelnut is satisfactory for me i have took a few hazelnut from my trees which is european this video proves that american hazelnut bloom marc different from european types or they are very cold resistance.again it was very informative video thanks a lot.
@@throkhan There are plenty of nut farms out there with plenty of varieties/hybrids that are cold and blight - the biggest problem for nut trees - resistant. Some are self-pollinators but most do best with 2 or more different ones - biodiversity is always better. Pollinator plants and flowers nearby are also a boon for them - goldenrod, morning glory, etc. I plant comfrey near mine as well as they attract beneficial predator insects - and are awesome for carbon sequestration and mulch!
Would be interested in where your at (Generally). I'm in 7b in central Arkansas. I planted some Yamhill seeds in the spring of 19' and planted 50 bare root Americans from the MO forrest service. I've been trying to find information on hazelnuts in Southern states but have come up empty handed. Hopefully in 3 more years mine will be productive like yours.
Would appreciate any feedback.
This location was in southern Ohio along the Ohio River near Portsmouth.
what part of Arkansas you in I'm in zone 5B in northern Missouri and I planted 250 wild hazelnut bushes from the Missouri Conservation nursery 10 years ago they are doing great you should be ok with them there
@@TheOhioDNR So did you just plant a hazelnut that you bought at the store 🤔
Have order plant?
Do you need another American Hazelnut or a different hazelnut variety to produce a crop?
If your in the north east like me beaked hazelnuts would be another good option
@@Trailsend72 thank you
@@debbies2966 no problem they like to grow along the edges of forest by roads and trails
@@Trailsend72 I didn’t know they were that common. I left the Northeast and moved to NC zone 7b where I am trying to add as many trees as my half acre will allow. I was thinking I could add one or two in the backyard in the tree line. I am growing sweet fern. It is only supposed to grow to zone 6b. I was shown it at Doodletown at Bear Mountain State Park and wanted to grow it for tea. I planted it in the tree line and so far so good.☺️
@@debbies2966 sweet fern is a good one well scented and it produces edible seeds it seems to grow in similar areas as hazelnuts but more Sandy soil
looking great! that's amazing 50 LBS from a 5 year old shrub
Зачем сажать такой мелкий орех?
Есть-же крупноплодные сорта фундука
That's impressive since they need at least two for pollination.
Lol
Oh I did better then just planting 1 hazelnut bush lol I planted 250 wild hazelnut bushes that i bought from the Missouri Conservation nursey about 10 years ago
so far have 8 5 gallon buckets of hazelnuts and only picked about 7 buses
She said, plant a hazelnut, but I'm pretty sure you need 2 different varieties to do anything. I'm fixing to plant 3 different types of trees and then see which ones I like the best.
The american hazelnut is self-fertile. Every other variety requires a pollinator.
@@blessedistheflame3813 There are a couple of varieties - hybrids - now that are self/wind pollinated. On the whole nut trees/shrubs generally do better with others around. Planting some other plants and flowers around that attract pollinators are also a major benefit.