Hazelnut Trees

Hazelnut trees require cross-pollination to bear nuts. Here we offer two varieties, Jefferson and Yamhill, which are suitable pollinators for each other.

Jefferson Hazelnut Tree: European variety. Grows 8-12' tall. High disease resistance including resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. Nuts have great flavour and are large and of high quality. 

Yamhill Hazelnut Tree: European variety. Grows to 10' tall with a compact growth habit. Has complete resistance to Eastern Filbert Blight. High yield of large, high quality nuts. This is the variety used by Ferror Roche. 

Common names: Hazelnut, Filbert 

Edible: Nuts
Harvest timing: September - October

Scientific name: Corylus avellana 
Light requirements: Full sun to part sun
Full-grown size: 8-12'
Hardiness: Zone 5
Pollination: Cross pollination required
Wildlife: Squirrels 
Origin: Yamhill and Jefferson were introduced in 2008 and 2009 by Oregon State University.
Noteworthy: Eastern Filbert Blight resistance.

WE DO NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.