Monmouth Hazelnut Tree

Monmouth Hazelnut Tree

Monmouth Hazelnut Tree – An excellent hazelnut selection resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight. A very productive variety with thin shelled nuts and a high meat to shell ratio.

Latin Name: Corylus avellana 
Site and Soil: Filberts like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Plant with another hazelnut tree for cross pollination.
Hardiness: Filbert trees are hardy to minus 25° F. Flowers are hardy to approx. minus 15° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft. in height
Bloom Time: Winter and spring
Ripening Time: September/October
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: If not fully resistant than it is at least almost fully immune to Eastern Filbert Blight
USDA Zone: 5