Latest blight-resistant OSU release. Medium sized kernels of good quality with highest nut meat to shell ratio. McDonald Hazelnut is very early ripening. Pollinates with Wepster, York, Dorris, Yamhill, and Tonda di Giffoni.
ZONE: 3-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs early pollinator. Pollinates with Wepster, York, Dorris, Yamhill, and Tonda di Giffoni, but not Jefferson.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage. Feed regularly for best nut production. 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 14' x 14'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO OR
