Newly available blight resistant variety for the shelled kernel market. Nuts blanch perfectly and are high yielding with good flavor and ripen early. Very good overall quality with few defects and almost no mold. Webster Hazelnut pollinates best with York, Felix, Yamhill, McDonald, and Halle's Giant, also compatible with Jefferson.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Needs early pollinator. Pollinates best with York, Felix, Yamhill, McDonald, and Halle's Giant, also compatible with early Jefferson bloom.
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. Complete resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 16' x 16'
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO OR
