Hunterdon hazelnut is a selected cross derived from the OSU variety "Sacajawea" made in NJ, with resistance to multiple strains of blight found in the eastern US. Pollinates with Grand Traverse and The Beast. It has a high yield of medium to large nuts that are especially flavorful and that blanch well after roasting.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid season. Cross-pollinates with Monmouth, Grand Traverse, The Beast™
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, balanced moisture, mildly acidic soils and good drainage. 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: Good. Excellent resistance to multiple strains of Eastern Filbert Blight.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15-20 ft
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO OR
