| New OSU release with resistance to a newly mutated strain of blight now prevalent in the Pacific Northwest. A large nut and Lagerstedt is similar to Jefferson, ripening slightly earlier with very flavorful, high-quality kernels. Best Pollinators are McDonald, York, Yamhill, Wepster and Tonda di Giffoni.
ZONE: 3-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Late to mid bloom. McDonald, York, Yamhill, Wepster and Tonda di Giffoni will all work as pollinators. Incompatible with Jefferson and Polly-O.
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. Blight resistant. New OSU release that carries the EFB resistant gene (Spanish Cultivar Ratoli) - particular resistance to the EFB strain that is infecting hazelnut orchards in the PNW.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 10' x 12'
*Mature size is not definitive – Climate, soil, care, and pruning methods all factor into size at maturity* | 