Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree
Description
About the Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree
Renowned for its prolific yield, the Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree is a robust producer, offering an abundant harvest of heart-healthy nuts rich in monounsaturated fats. Originating as chance seedling in Spain, this productive tree stands out for its exceptional nut quality, boasting round, thin-shelled nuts packed with 50% more meat than other varieties.
A mid-sized tree, a mature Casina Filbert Hazelnut Trees typically reach heights of 15–18 feet, with a spread of 12–16 feet, creating a substantial presence in any landscape. With its reliable performance and early ripening in August, this tree is a prized addition to orchards and home gardens alike.
The nuts harvested from the Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree are prized for their rich taste and versatile applications in culinary creations. Whether enjoyed fresh, roasted, or incorporated into various dishes, these flavorful nuts add depth and character to a wide range of recipes, from baked goods to savory dishes.
Growing the Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree
The Casina Filbert Hazelnut is an adaptable tree that flourishes in diverse regions across the United States, making it a versatile choice for growers nationwide. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun exposure for optimal growth and productivity. With its moderate size and vigorous growth habit, it adapts well to various garden settings and is suitable for both large-scale orchards and backyard gardens.
To ensure an abundant fruit set, plant the Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree alongside suitable pollinators. See compatible Filbert Hazelnut varieties below. Regular pruning and maintenance practices help maintain tree health and shape, contributing to a thriving orchard or garden ecosystem.
Prunus 'Casina'
Characteristics
Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
Fruit Color | Brown |
Fruit Size | Large |
Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Pollination | Pollinator Required |
Ripens/Harvest | August |
Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
Soil Composition | Loamy |
Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
Texture | Fine |
Years to Bear | 6 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow filbert hazelnut trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
Questions & Answers
Casina is unfortunately not a variety that shows resistance to EFB. Sorry to disappoint.
Filberts (or hazelnuts) prefer a reasonably fertile soil with good soil moisture, but adequate drainage. Your soil has a number of issues and will definitely need some amending if you want your tree to grow and produce well. Compost is always a good addition, as is well-rotted manure or coco-fiber (you can read about that here: http://www.starkbros.com/products/tools-and-supplies/soil-additives/coco-fiber-potting-medium
It improves all types of soil, especially heavy clay, and will give your tree the drainage it needs.
Usually Filbert Hazelnuts are shrubs. My trees seem to have remained short, so they aren't like typical pecan or walnut trees. Hope that helps.
We appreciate you reaching out to us. The Casina and the Royal Filbert produce the largest size nuts out of the varieties we offer.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach back out to us. Have a great day!
A filbert is a species of hazelnut, so all filberts are hazelnuts, but not all hazelnuts are filberts. Species which include "filbert" in the name will produce what you might recognize as the filberts of your youth.
They are not cloned but they are grafted so the suckers need to be removed.
We have a lot of deer and so far they have not touched them!
Here is the information we have listed internally, I hope this is helpful.
Genus: Corylus
Species:spp.
Cultivar:Casina
No idea. Had it for 3 years and not one hazelnut yet.
Currently ther eis no onformation to suggest these are resistant to any disease.
Customer Reviews
It's growing great.
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It has remained hardy and is doing well in its first year.
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My father taught me if you can’t eat it don’t plant it. I’ve got cherries peaches many kinds of grapes elderberries it goes on, but I have not one nut tree so this one first then a pollinator next.
Nut size
Fast producing small nut tree