Hazelnuts
Hazelnuts
HAZELNUTS corlyus spp
These are truly rugged shrubs. Hazelnuts have powerfully tough wood that's been used for centuries to weave wattle fences. They are hardy to at least zone 3. Hazels can grow in the sun or shade, in clay or sand. They are reliable producers of highly nutritious, delicious kernels with 3 times the protein of a soy bean, as well as rich oil. Hazelnuts can be eaten fresh, in baked goods, pressed for oil, and made into nutbutters.
Hybrids These are crosses between American, Beaked, and European hazelnut bred for increased nut production. Their genetic lines come breeding programs in the upper midwest and in NYS.
Americans Native corlyus americana selected from productive mother plants
Every seedling is different. For the most part we are seeing compact shrubs covered with nuts at an early age. Fruiting usually starts by age 3-5
Plant at least 2 for pollination
Hybrid Hazel- Our shybrid hazels have been bred for nut production, cold hardiness, and disease resistance. They come from breeding programs in the upper Midwest from Mark Sheperd and Badgersett. They were selected more for heavy overall yields than large individual nuts. The majority of their genetics are American. They are virtually bomb proof plants, very hardy and easy to establish in almost any landscape.