Tonda Di Giffoni Hazelnut Tree

Tonda Di Giffoni Hazelnut Tree

Tonda Di Giffoni Hazelnut Tree is one of the most prized Italian cultivars due to its delectable, round kernels that are very easy to process. These cold-hardy plants can be pruned into a tree form or managed as a giant bush per the gardener’s choice. An early flowering variety, Tonda di Gifoni produces crops in late August-early September in our region.

Latin Name: Corylus avellana
Site and Soil: Filberts like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with Jefferson or Eta for cross-pollination.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-12 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Winter and spring
Ripening Time: Late August- Early September
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Tonda di Giffoni is highly resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight.
USDA Zone: 4-8