The Beast™ Filbert
USPP33,561
Prohibited from shipping to Oregon. Not recommended for the PNW.
The Beast™ Filbert is a high-yielding hybrid hazelnut (Corylus avellana x americana) celebrated for its vigorous growth, exceptional disease resistance, and adaptability to colder regions. Originally developed by the Hybrid Hazelnut Consortium—Rutgers University, Oregon State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the Arbor Day Foundation—The Beast™ was bred specifically for the Eastern and Midwestern United States where Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) presents a major grower challenge. Produces an abundance of small, round nuts.
USDA Zone: 5-8
Mature Height: 15-20'
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Early-Mid Season
Pollination: Needs a pollinator; use Somerset or Raritan.