Hazelnuts and Pistachios in Georgia: Skip Them, Try These Instead

Our heat and humidity doom both hazelnuts and pistachios. But you have options:

For Hazelnut Lovers

American filbert (Corylus americana) is a native look-alike that handles Georgia better. It's smaller, but produces tasty nuts.

Sourcing Uncommon Nuts

If local nurseries can't order them, try:

• Stark Brothers Nursery
• Edible Landscaping

Bottom Line

Don't fight the climate. Plant what thrives here—pecans, chestnuts, or American filbert.