Hazlenut smoking wood?

I pruned some large-ish branches from our hazlenut tree out back. Can I season those and use 'em for smoke? I’d guess it’d be similar to using Pecan, but I’m not sure. Sure smelled good when I was cutting them into chunks, though.

Also how do I season them? Just put them somewhere dry?

This guy says:
"HAZELNUT - Imparts a sweet, hazelnut flavor to your meats, and is particularly good with pork and chicken. "

To season them, yes, you just put them somewhere to dry.  I use a table saw to chop off 1-2 inch slices, then a hatchet to chop them into chunks for smoking.

How long do they need to season before they’re ready for the smoker?

Tom, that was a good little run down on different woods.  Bookmarked for futrue use.  Thanks.

Is this also true for Corylus americana which is different from hazelnut trees (Corylus avellana)?  The former grows like a large woody shrub and not a tree.