Productive Hazelnut with Large, Flavorful Nuts and Disease Resistance
Wepster Hazelnut produces large, flavorful nuts with excellent quality and high yields. This European hazelnut variety is known for its disease resistance, particularly to Eastern Filbert Blight, making it a reliable choice for home orchards and edible landscapes.
Key Features
Large, Flavorful Nuts: Excellent quality for fresh eating and cooking
High Yields: Productive and reliable nut production
Disease Resistant: Resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight
Cold Hardy: Tolerates cold winters
Ornamental Value: Attractive foliage and catkins in spring
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 12-15' tall x 10-12' wide
Hardiness: Zones 4-8
Type: Deciduous nut tree
Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove suckers
Landscape Uses
Perfect for home orchards, edible landscapes, and nut gardens. Works beautifully as a specimen tree or in groups. Provides spring catkins and delicious fall nuts.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil rich in organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer. Requires cross-pollination with another hazelnut variety such as Yamhill or Jefferson for best nut production.
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