Raritan hazelnut is very productive and has medium sized nuts that blanch well. It's fast growing, with an upright tree form. Resistant to multiple strains of Eastern Filbert Blight as found in the eastern and midwestern states. Pollinates best with Grand Traverse. Can also polliante with Yamhill, Polly O, Wepster, McDonald and The Beast™. Patented.
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 Eastern Filbert Blight.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15-20 ft
RESTRICTIONS: CAN NOT SHIP TO OR
