Corylus avellana 'Jefferson' ~ Jefferson Hazelnut

Corylus avellana 'Jefferson' ~ Jefferson HazelnutJefferson Hazelnut is a multi trunked compact deciduous tree with an upright spreading canopy and a late season pollinizer. The nuts have large excellent quality kernels that have a sweet buttery flavor. The showy red male flowers bloom on catkins in late winter into spring before the leaves come in. Grows best in rich, moist, well drained soils. Jefferson can produce 25+lbs of nuts and has improved disease resistance. Type: Tree Height: 10 12 Spread:

Jefferson Hazelnut is a multi-trunked compact deciduous tree with an upright spreading canopy and a late season pollinizer.  The nuts have large excellent quality kernels that have a sweet buttery flavor.  The showy red male flowers bloom on catkins in late winter into spring before the leaves come in.  Grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soils.  Jefferson can produce 25+lbs of nuts and has improved disease resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance. Most Contorted Filbert sold commercially are grafted and must remove the suckers regularly to prevent partial reversion to the non-contorted characteristics of the root stock.  Occasional issues include black knot, crown gall, apple mosaic virus, and leaf spot.  Japanese Beetles can be a serious pest in some areas.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas,  Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges and Containers..

COMPANION PLANTS:  Viburnum, Forsythia, Hydrangea

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.