Recent blight resistant release from OSU. Late pollinator for Jefferson Hazelnut. Since Jefferson has a long bloom period and its female flowers are receptive late into Spring, the male flowers of Theta Hazelnut will increase yields for Jefferson especially when used with other Jefferson pollinators such as Gem, Halle's Giant, Yamhill or Gamma. Small to medium sized nuts.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs pollinator: any of our selections will do.
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: Good. Blight resistant.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 8-15' x 12'
