Nut trees, more than any other aspect of landscaping, make me think of the old proverb “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” So, plan to plant a nut tree this fall or next spring.

How long does it take to grow nut trees?

Like other crop-bearing trees, many nut trees start to yield fruit in 3-5 years. In addition to enjoying the fruits of your harvest, many nut trees work well as shade trees and bloom lovely flowers in the spring. Many nut trees are slow-growing and require more space than is available in urban settings.

What are the easiest nut trees to grow?

Which nuts are easy to grow? Hazelnuts and cobnuts are the easiest place to start, making medium-sized bushes/trees 2-3m tall and wide, but you will need at least two for pollination.