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Hazelnut (Lewis)
Nut tree
Nut treeCorylus avellana 'Lewis'
- Partial sun
- Zones 4–8
- 120 days to maturity
- Fruits
- 180" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A premium hazelnut variety developed by Oregon State University, prized for its large, flavorful nuts and excellent cracking quality. Lewis produces consistently heavy crops of nuts that are perfect for fresh eating or culinary use, with a rich, buttery flavor that rivals European varieties. This variety shows good resistance to eastern filbert blight, making it suitable for a wider range of growing regions.
Planting
Plant bare-root or container trees in fall or early spring. Requires cross-pollination with another compatible 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, mites, squirrels. Common diseases: Eastern filbert blight, bacterial blight, crown rot.