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Hazelnut (Ennis)
Nut treeCorylus avellana 'Ennis'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–8
- 150 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 180" spacing
- Low water
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A late-season European hazelnut variety prized for producing large, round nuts with excellent flavor and easy shell removal. Developed in Oregon, Ennis is one of the most reliable producers for home orchards, consistently delivering heavy crops of premium quality nuts. This variety ripens later than most hazelnuts, extending the harvest season into October.
Planting
Plant bare-root or container plants in early spring. Requires cross-pollination with another compatible hazelnut variety.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 180" apart. Germination: 30-90 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Filbert worm, aphids, spider mites, filbert weevil. Common diseases: Eastern filbert blight, bacterial blight, crown rot.