ZonePlant
American Hazelnut hazelnut

nut variety in zone 6a

American Hazelnut hazelnut in zone 6a

American Hazelnut · Corylus species and hybrids

Zone
6a -10°F to -5°F
Growing season
180 days
Chill needed
800 to 1500 below 45°F
Days to harvest
100 to 130

The verdict

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About American Hazelnut

Sweet, mild, small nuts; fresh, baking. Native Corylus americana, naturally EFB-tolerant. Multi-stem shrub form (8-15 ft), suitable for hedgerows. Lower yields than European hybrids.

Critical timing for zone 6a

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Common challenges in zone 6a

  • ▸ Brown rot in stone fruit
  • ▸ Japanese beetles
  • ▸ Spring frost damage to peach buds

Disease resistance

Documented resistance for American Hazelnut; useful for low-spray management in zone 6a.

  • eastern-filbert-blight

Modified care for zone 6a

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American Hazelnut in adjacent zones

Other hazelnut varieties for zone 6a

Frequently asked questions

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Will American Hazelnut hazelnut grow in zone 6a?

Yes. American Hazelnut is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7a, which includes zone 6a.

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Are there enough chill hours in zone 6a?

Hazelnut needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 6a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.

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Does American Hazelnut resist regional diseases in zone 6a?

American Hazelnut carries documented resistance to eastern-filbert-blight, which can simplify low-spray management in zone 6a.

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