Nut List 2008


Nut Information Needs Polinizer Fruiting Time Height x Spread
Castanea ‘Colossal Seedling’ (Colossal Chestnut) Resistant to chestnut blight, industry wide chestnut, very cold hardy Yes, plant 2 or more for cross pollination Fall 30-40’ x 20-25’
Corylus maxima ‘Ennis’ (Filbert or Hazelnut) Ovoid hazelnuts, sun/partial shade No, but for optimal productivity, 2 different cultivars should be planted Spring 25’ tall
Corylus maxima ‘Green’ (Green Filbert or Hazelnut) Hardy, full sun No, but for optimal productivity, 2 different cultivars should be planted Fall 10’ tall
Corylus maxima ‘Purpurea’ (Purple Filbert) Attractive deep purple foliage, excellent nut producer, full sun No Fall 12-20’ x 8-12’
Corylus maxima ‘Royal’ (Filbert or Hazelnut) Snowy catkins (flowers) in winter, rounded tree shape No, but for optimal productivity, 2 different cultivars should be planted Fall 12-15’ tall
Juglans regia ‘Carpathian’ (Walnut) Nuts are thin shelled, easy to open Sept/Oct 40-60’ tall
Juglans regia ‘Cascade’ (Walnut) Good nut, highly productive Sept/Oct 40-60’ tall
Juglans regia ‘Franquette’ (Walnut) Brown nut, excellent nut quality, good disease resistance Self-pollinating, but a second tree will ensure pollination Sept/Oct 25’ tall
Juglans regia ‘Manregion’ (Walnut) Highly productive, vigorous and fast growing. Sept/Oct 30-40’ tall