Jefferson, Filbert
Released from Oregon State University in 2009, Jefferson combines complete resistance to EFB with extreme insect resistance and abundant production of large, tasty hazelnuts. These nuts regularly fill out their shells with few moldy nuts, shriveled kernels, or blank (empty) shells. The commercial quality and large size of the nuts as well as the low maintenance needs of the trees makes Jefferson one of the best all around Hazelnut tree varieties available for both commercial growers and home growers alike. Jefferson is one of the last filberts to bloom making it a great option for colder areas.
Recommended pollinators: Felix, Eta and Theta - especially Theta
Can also be pollinated by: Gamma, York, Yamhill
Capable of pollinating: Felix, Gamma, McDonald, Sacajwea, Theta, Wepster, Yamhill, York
Cannot produce nuts alone - be sure to plant near a different and compatible variety of Filbert / Hazelnut for nut production.