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Nut Tree · Easy to Moderate

How to Grow Hazelnut (Ennis)

Corylus avellana 'Ennis'

Your complete guide to growing Hazelnut (Ennis).

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧Water1 inch per week, drought tolerant once established
📅Harvest150-170 days
🗺Zones4–8
📏Height12-20 feet
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When to Plant Hazelnut (Ennis)

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 4 — — September
Zone 5 — — September – October
Zone 6 — — August – October
Zone 7 — — August – October
Zone 8 — — July – November

Companion Plants for Hazelnut (Ennis)

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids and other pests while attracting beneficial insects

Clover

Nitrogen-fixing legume improves soil fertility and provides ground cover

Comfrey

Deep taproot brings nutrients to surface, leaves make excellent mulch and fertilizer

Elderberry

Compatible growth habit, attracts beneficial insects, and provides wildlife habitat

Fescue Grass

Provides erosion control and living mulch without competing heavily for nutrients

Lavender

Deters rodents and insects while attracting pollinators essential for nut production

Wild Bergamot

Attracts native pollinators and beneficial insects while tolerating partial shade

Yarrow

Accumulates nutrients, improves soil health, and attracts beneficial predatory insects

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants and can inhibit hazelnut growth

Fennel

Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants including young hazelnut trees

Pine Trees

Acidifies soil significantly and creates dense shade that reduces nut production

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

13.50gProtein
8.41gFiber
3.46mgIron
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