nut variety in zone 6a
Beaked Hazelnut hazelnut in zone 6a
Beaked 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 Beaked Hazelnut
Sweet, intensely flavored, very small nuts; foraging quality, hedgerow use. Native Corylus cornuta, extremely cold-hardy and disease-tolerant. Spreading shrub, ornamental husks.
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
Modified care for zone 6a
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Beaked Hazelnut in adjacent zones
Other hazelnut varieties for zone 6a
- American Hazelnut
Sweet, mild, small nuts; fresh, baking. Native Corylus americana, naturally EFB-tolerant. Multi-stem shrub for…
- Jefferson
Sweet, rich, buttery; fresh, baking, confections, butter. Large round nuts. The Oregon State release that resi…
- Theta
Sweet, rich, large nuts with easy crack-out; baking and fresh. OSU pollinizer for Jefferson, EFB-resistant, pr…
- Yamhill
Sweet, rich flavor, smaller round nuts; fresh and processing. Compact OSU release with strong EFB resistance, …
Frequently asked questions
- Will Beaked Hazelnut hazelnut grow in zone 6a?
Yes. Beaked Hazelnut is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 6b, which includes zone 6a.
- 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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