Barcelona Filbert Hazelnut Tree

Barcelona Filbert Hazelnut (Corylus avellana ‘Barcelona’) is the most widely planted European variety in America, trusted by home growers and commercial producers alike for exceptional productivity: abundant crops of large, rich, flavorful nuts year after year. An early bloomer that welcomes spring with its blossoms, it ripens in August and rewards you with nuts that are prized fresh, roasted, baked into recipes, or added to savory dishes. This is a patient grower’s tree, with first harvests typically coming in 7-10 years, and a heavy-bearing one once it gets going.

Barcelona requires cross-pollination. Plant a different filbert hazelnut variety within 100 feet so the two can pollinate each other and set a good crop.

America’s Most Widely Planted European Filbert

Barcelona’s long record with both home and commercial growers is the best evidence of its quality. It is celebrated for heavy, dependable crops of large nuts with a rich, flavorful taste, which is why it remains the standard choice when people think about growing hazelnuts in America.

Rich, Versatile Nuts Ripening in August

The nuts ripen in August and are prized for their rich taste. Enjoy them fresh, roasted, or in baked goods and savory dishes, where they add depth and character to a wide range of recipes.

Grow It as a Tree or a Shrub

Barcelona matures to about 15-18 feet tall and wide and is flexible in how you grow it. With simple pruning and shaping, you can train it as a single-trunk tree or let it grow as a multi-stem shrub, whichever suits your landscape and your style of management.

Why Growers Choose Barcelona Filbert Hazelnut

• The most widely planted European variety in America: proven with home and commercial growers
• Heavy-bearing: abundant crops of large, rich, flavorful nuts
• Early-blooming, August harvest: ready to enjoy fresh, roasted, or baked
• Tree or shrub form: flexible for different garden designs
• Bears in 7-10 years: a long-term investment that pays off