Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree

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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

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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

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18 Questions
Why did you choose this?

You got to love a deal!!!!!!!!

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

Are these trees resistant to the Eastern Filbert Blight?

Casina is unfortunately not a variety that shows resistance to EFB. Sorry to disappoint.

What is the best soil for Filberts? Soil here is clay loam, somewhat rocky and very little organic matter. Should I do anything to improve that as in--adding compost, for example?

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.

Can this tree be trained as a shrub?

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.

Which variety produces the largest hazel nuts?

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!

In my youth we has a filbert and a hazelnut. They are quite different. The filbert is longer and lighter in color. The hazel nut has a flavor I do not like. I am looking for a true filbert tree. I am wondering how reliable you are if you do not recognize the difference between these two nuts?

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.

Are the suckers the same variety as the main tree? In other words are Barcelona and Casina hazelnut trees cloned?

They are not cloned but they are grafted so the suckers need to be removed.

DO DEER LIKE THEM?

We have a lot of deer and so far they have not touched them!

What is its Latin name?  Is this the same as the Corylus Maxima?   I am trying to find a companion  pollinator for my Contorted Hazelnut tree  (Corylus Avellana).

Here is the information we have listed internally, I hope this is helpful.
Genus: Corylus
Species:spp.
Cultivar:Casina

Crop production estimates per Barcelona casino and Lewis filbert?

No idea. Had it for 3 years and not one hazelnut yet.

Is this variety blight resistant?

Currently ther eis no onformation to suggest these are resistant to any disease.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 12, 2025
So pretty, I am putting this at my front entrance!
This filbert nut tree is gorgeous! The leaves are deep jungle green with delicate fan like grooves . It is so pretty, I am moving it to my front entrance when it fills in a little more. I'm already on the wait list for a pollinator. I have to honestly say, every tree I have ordered from Starks has been stellar!!! I will continue to do business with them in the future and I absolutely, love their Stark week deals!
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 3, 2024
Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree
I ordered this plant this year. Arrived in good condition. It is another addition for my food forest.
It's growing great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent
Very hardy plants . Growing well. Still waiting for the first nuts.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 9, 2024
High quality trees, and customer service
I am impressed by the quality of stark brothers trees. I live in South Carolina now. When I lived in upstate New York, I purchased apple trees. Thank you so well, I hated to leave them behind. Starting fresh with these beautiful hazelnut trees. Great company.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 4, 2024
Both trees wert packed exceptionally well. The trees are looking great ??

Will definitely order again!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 16, 2024
Orchard man
I was a bit hesitant with purchasing bare root trees. I received this hazelnut about a month ago and it was about 3 feet tall. In a months time, it has grown a few inches.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 13, 2023
Very Satisfied
I added a few filberts to an existing patch and they are doing well. They arrived well packaged and in good condition. We had a dry spring and hand watering helped establish the plants. I am very satisfied.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 15, 2023
Great little tree
Plant came well packaged and survived several weeks in box while waiting for good planting conditions.
It has remained hardy and is doing well in its first year.
StarkBros is quality you can count on.
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 15, 2022
My filberts all survived. They all have buds for next year. No nuts yet.
Rated 5 out of 5
Oct 14, 2022
Casina Filbert Hazelnut Tree still growing well.
Received the bare root tree in April 2022. This tree is doing well now in October 2022. New leaves have come out. At the moment no complaints for this tree.