Planting a hazelnut in your own garden? This idea should be well thought out. The hazelnut has already caused many gardeners grief and worry because they did not provide sufficient information beforehand. Due to its size, it takes up a lot of space.
How big does a hazelnut and its nuts get?
The hazelnut can grow as a shrub 2 to 6 meters high and just as wide. As a tree, growth heights of up to 20 meters are rarely possible. Size depends on location, climate, cutting measures and variety. The hazelnuts themselves reach an average size of 1.5 to 2 cm.
How big will the plant get?
The hazelnut can grow as a tree or as a bush. When grown into a bush, it reaches an average height of between 2 and 6 m. It achieves this within a few years - if it is not cut - because it has a rapid growth rate. In width it takes on a similar dimension.
The hazelnut rarely breaks the 7 meter mark as a shrub. As a tree, this is more feasible for them. As a tree it usually reaches the same size as a shrub. But in ideal locations it can become much larger. In rare cases it grows to a height of up to 20 m.
What does their size depend on?
The size of the hazelnut depends on various factors. These particularly include the following points:
- the location
- the prevailing climate
- the frequency and manner of cutting
- the variety
How big do the hazelnuts get?
There is no fixed answer to the question about the size of hazelnuts. The nuts of this plant vary in size depending on the variety and the climate. The varieties commonly sold in this country reach an average size of between 1.5 and 2 cm with the shell.
Tips & Tricks
Due to its considerable size, you should not plant the hazelnut too close to other and weaker plants. You should also maintain a reasonable distance from property boundaries, as the hazelnut has a strong tendency to spread
