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.
This recent introduction from Oregon State University features attractive, compact growth habit, good crops of large and delicious nuts, and total resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. Yamhill’s high productivity has made it popular with commercial growers. Plant with Jefferson or Gamma for cross-pollination.
One of the newest selections from the Oregon State U. breeding program, Dorris is one of the most compact Filbert varieties and a great variety for the home orchard. Dorris bears good crops of particularly flavorful nuts, which are great for fresh eating, roasting and baking. Plant with Jefferson for cross pollination.
Another excellent Chilean myrtle that is not seen as often in North America as Luma apiculata but is a close relative of that plant and in many ways very similar. Often referred to as Luma blanca, or the White Chilean Myrtle, Luma chequen is grows in drier areas than Luma apiculata making it a bit more drought tolerant. White flowers and dark purple fruits taste similar to Luma apiculata and cold hardiness seems similar as well. Protect from those subfreezing winds.
