Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree

Casina Filbert Hazelnut is a prolific Spanish variety that delivers one of the most impressive nut yields and kernel-to-shell ratios of any hazelnut available — 50% more meat than comparable varieties, packed into large, round, thin-shelled nuts that are easy to crack and genuinely delicious. Originating as a chance seedling in Spain, Casina brings exceptional nut quality to home orchards in Zones 5–8, ripening in August and producing abundantly once established. Heart-healthy, rich in monounsaturated fats, and versatile in the kitchen, it’s a rewarding long-term investment for any home grower.

50% More Meat — Exceptional Kernel Quality

Casina’s standout quality is what’s inside the shell. The large, round nuts have thin shells that crack easily and yield kernels with 50% more meat than many other hazelnut varieties — meaning more nut per crack, better yield from each harvest, and a richer, more satisfying eating experience. The fine-textured kernels have a rich, buttery hazelnut flavor that’s outstanding eaten fresh, roasted, or used in baking, confections, and savory cooking.

A Spanish Chance Seedling With Proven Performance

Casina traces its origins to a chance seedling discovered in Spain — one of the world’s premier hazelnut-growing regions — and has proven itself as a reliable, heavy-producing variety in home orchards across the United States. Its August ripening delivers the early-season hazelnut harvest that keeps it ahead of later-ripening varieties, and its abundant production makes it one of the most rewarding nut trees you can plant for long-term yield.

Heart-Healthy Nutrition

Hazelnuts are one of the most nutritionally valuable nuts available, naturally rich in monounsaturated fats, vitamins, and antioxidants. Growing your own with Casina means access to fresh, high-quality hazelnuts with superior kernel-to-shell ratio — a meaningful upgrade over anything available in grocery stores.

Why Growers Choose Casina

• 50% more kernel meat than comparable varieties — exceptional yield and eating quality
• Large, round, thin-shelled nuts — easy to crack with rich, buttery flavor
• Spanish origin — from one of the world’s premier hazelnut-growing regions
• Early August harvest — among the earlier-ripening hazelnut varieties
• Prolific producer — abundant yields once established in Zones 5–8
• Heart-healthy — naturally rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants

Corylus 'Casina'