The Hazelbert was developed by Fred Ashworth of New York in the 1920s and is a hybrid of the Corylus Americana (American Hazelnut) and Corylus Avellana (European Hazelnut - also known as a Filbert) with carefully chosen genetics to promote disease resistance and productivity. Hazelbert seedlings display a range of growth habits and yields; however, these robust plants typically begin producing sweet, oil-dense nuts within 3 to 5 years. The nuts measure approximately 1.5 to 2 cm (1/2" to 3/4") and mature in early September. While comparable to our Northern Select hybrid, Hazelbert differs in its breeding origins and the pollen sources utilized. Maximize your land with this dependable, nutritious nut tree for your orchard, yard site, or food forest. Growers Note: Hazelnuts should be harvested before the squirrels get them, try checking by mid-August and harvest hazels when the husks start to brown. Alternatively installing a metal fence around the bush might keep your nut stash safe as well. Hardiness Zone: 3 Height at Maturity: 2.7-3.6 meters (9-12 feet) Spread: 2.4 meters (8 feet) Soil Preference: Well drained Light Exposure: Full sun, partial shade (produces more nuts in full sun) Pollination: Self-sterile (can cross-pollinate with another Hazelbert, Northern Select or American Hazelnut) Latin Name: Corylus americana x Corylus avellana
