Resistant to multiple strains of Eastern Filbert Blight disease, found in the eastern U.S. Monmouth hazelnut is very productive. Round, thin shelled nuts are perfect for roasting and separate easily from the husk. They have a very high meat to shell ratio and good flavor. Pollinates best with Grand Traverse, Somerset, Raritan and The Beast.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Pollinates best with Grand Traverse, Somerset, Raritan and The Beast.
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.
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good. Excellent resistance to multiple strains of Eastern Filbert Blight.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15-20 ft
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT BE SHIPPED TO OR