Hazelnut trees make for the perfect nut tree to grow in any yard, regardless of its size! This is because hazelnut trees only grow to about 10-20 feet in height and about 15 feet in width, making them very suitable for home gardens. More so, hazelnut trees can also be pruned into small trees or shrubs or just left alone by themselves. If you're looking to learn how to grow hazelnut trees, care for them, and harvest them, keep reading below!
How to Grow Hazelnut Trees – a DIY Guide
Hazelnut trees are also called Filbert trees and can be grown in USDA zones 4 through 8. When choosing a variety of hazelnut tree for these areas, choose American hazelnuts which are more tolerant to the cold than European hazelnuts.
Planting Hazelnut Trees:
- Choose a spot in your garden where your hazelnut tree will have enough room to spread.
- Hazelnut trees are not too choosy about their soil as long as it's well draining and has plenty of organic matter.
- Dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and just deep enough so that the soil line of the tree will be even with the surrounding soil.
- Place the root ball in the soil and fill back up with the soil you removed.
- Tamp down with your feet or hands to remove any pockets.
- Right after planting, water the soil slowly and deeply.
- For good pollination, plant two varieties.
Hazelnut Tree Care:
- Water regularly and never let soil dry out.
- Water deeply once a week if there is no rain.
- If you notice slow growth and pale leaves, it might be an indication that your hazelnut tree may need fertilization.
- If you do fertilize, add a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer.
Hazelnut Tree Harvest:
- Hazelnut harvest is usually done in the fall.
- You'll know they're ready because they'll simply fall to the ground.
- At that point, rake the nuts into a pile and store them.
So now that you know how to grow hazelnut trees, it's time to roll up your sleeves and get to planting!
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