Newest OSU variety with complete resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. A fairly large, round nut useful for inshell marketing or processing. The kernel quality is such that it will command a premium price. The flavor is exceptionally good, it blanches and has very few blank, defective or moldy kernels. Dorris Hazelnut is a naturally small tree, only 10-12 feet, yet as productive as a Barcelona tree twice its size. Pollinates with all listed varieties except Barcelona and Sacajawea.
ZONE: 4-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator. Pollinates with all listed varieties except Barcelona and Sacajawea.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage. Can be trained as standard with single stem, or allowed to grow as bush and sucker freely.
CHILL HOURS: Medium-high: 800 - 1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Excellent. Resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 10-12' x 10'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO OR
