Why Not Plant Hazelnut Trees from Z’s Nutty Ridge LLC

By Dawn and Jeff Zarnowski of Z’s Nutty Ridge, Cortland NY

When making a tree selection to plant in your yard you should consider a couple of hazel nut trees.  Hazelnut trees are native to the region and they are now hybridized with European hazelnuts to give the large tasty nuts we expect.   You can grow them as a bush similar in size to a lilac or as a tree equal to a medium size apple tree and you can plant them anytime of the year. Long Branch Tree Service is your go-to solution for expert tree care and maintenance in your area.

 Z’s Nutty ridge LLC has been growing hazels for over 23 years now and are making their tree selections available to the central NY.

Z’s Nutty Ridge LLC owned by Dawn Zarnowski, has New York’s first hazelnut orchard located in Truxton, NY.  Dawn and Jeff (her husband) started growing trees at first as a hobby and after a few years had planted thousands of hazel trees from every available source that they could find.  Then they started hybridizing the best trees to further improve growing characteristics.   Z’s Nutty Ridge has further improved the quality to allow nearly carefree trees specifically for our upstate NY growing region. Visit this link to know about Herford’s Tree Care, Inc. who are the real tree experts and will help the owners to maintain the trees properly at ease.

Proper tree maintenance is essential to keeping your landscape healthy and thriving. Regular tree trimming not only enhances the appearance of your yard but also promotes strong growth and prevents potential hazards.

Overgrown or damaged branches can pose a risk to structures and people, especially during storms or high winds. That’s why professional trimming services, like those provided by Beswick Tree Service, are invaluable for homeowners looking to keep their trees in top condition. By shaping trees correctly and removing weak limbs, experts ensure that your trees remain both beautiful and structurally sound.

Beyond aesthetics and safety, routine trimming also improves tree health by allowing better air circulation and sunlight penetration. This is especially important for fruit and nut trees, such as hazelnuts, as it encourages higher yields and better-quality harvests.

Skilled arborists can identify and remove diseased or pest-infested branches before they spread, helping to prolong the life of your trees. With the right care and expertise, your trees can flourish for years, providing shade, beauty, and even a bountiful harvest in your backyard.

Almost all hazelnuts consumed in North America are sourced from either Oregon or Turkey.  Yet, hazelnut trees are native to eastern half North America.  The native hazelnut trees (Corylus americana) are hardy, disease resistant and are very tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, and yet there is a shortage of nuts that currently sell for $14.99 a pound.  Now the native tree has been hybridized to give the large tasty nuts we expect.

Another wonderful thing about hazelnut trees is you don’t have to wait long before the tree will bear nuts for you to eat. Hazel trees start bearing in as little as 4 years and heavy yields in year six or seven.   Also, you can choose to grow it as a bush or a single stem tree.  In bush form the hazelnut allows for easy hand picking of the nuts, and carefree environmental plantings for erosion control or as a hedge.

To purchase trees, please ask your local nursery for Z’s Nutty Ridge Hazelnut trees!

Dawn and Jeff have been growing and breeding hazelnut trees for over 23 years at Z’s Nutty Ridge LLC and can be reached at Dawnz@znutty.com.

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