A selection from Michigan that does particularly well in cold climates, Grand Traverse is unique for being 25% Turkish Tree Hazel (Corylus colurna).
A new release from Rutgers University selected for disease free hazelnut production on the East Coast where eastern filbert blight is a serious problem, The Beast is a cross between an americana x avellana parent and an avellana selection from Oregon State.
Another great Eastern Filbert Blight-resistant introduction from Oregon State University, PollyO was bred for the blanched kernel market and is the preferred variety for the chocolate industry. The flavor and aromas on PollyO are exceptional making it a highly sought after variety.
York Hazelnut Tree produces delicious nuts for eating or making paste. It is also a great and compatible pollinizer for most other hazelnut cultivars with its relatively long period of pollen shed during mid-season flowering. York is Resistance to bud mite, EFB (Eastern Filbert Blight), and low incidence of kernel mold
Of all the botanical wonders to come out of Chile the Chilean Hazelnut is likely our favorite. Worth growing for its tasty nuts alone, the Chilean Hazelnut also features beautifully textured evergreen leaves that are so stunning they are often used in flower arrangements along with the beautiful and fragrant Proteaceous flowers that are a favorite nectar source for bees.
Wepster Hazelnut Tree was first developed to supply the chocolate and baking industry with the ideal kernel size ranging from 11-13 millimeters and kernel weighing 47% of total weight. The tree is highly resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight and its natural growth habit requires little training making it the perfect orchard companion.
Named after nurseryman pioneer Felix Gillet, Felix Hazelnut tree was released as a late pollinizer compatible with Jefferson and other varieties like, Eta and Theta. It produces round, small nuts with good quality kernels and is resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight.
McDonald Hazelnut Tree was introduced at the 99th annual Nut Growers Society Meeting in 2014. The new cultivar is named after Peter McDonald, a renowned grower from Wilsonville, Oregon.
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.
