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Hazelnut (Jefferson)
Nut tree
Nut treeCorylus avellana 'Jefferson'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–8
- 150 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 144" spacing
- Perennial
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A breakthrough hybrid hazelnut developed by Oregon State University that combines excellent nut quality with strong disease resistance. This compact tree produces abundant clusters of medium-sized nuts with exceptional flavor and thin shells that crack easily. Jefferson is perfect for home orchards, offering reliable harvests and manageable size for backyard growing.
Planting
Plant bare-root or containerized trees in late winter/early spring. Requires cross-pollination with another compatible variety.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 144" apart. Germination: 30-90 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Filbert weevil, aphids, mites, squirrels. Common diseases: Eastern Filbert Blight (resistant), bacterial blight (resistant).