Royal Filbert Hazelnut Tree
Description
Bears large, easy-to-crack nuts. Spreading growth habit of canopy creates landscape appeal, especially in fall where dark green foliage takes on golden tones. Remove sucker growth to maintain single-trunked tree form. Easy to grow, ideal for the spray-free gardener. Disease-resistant to common fungal issues. Matures to be 15–18’ tall and wide. Ripens in late August or early September. Best pollinator: another variety of Filbert Hazelnut.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | Green, Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Early |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Fruit Size | Large |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late August To Early September |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Fine Firm |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 7 |
| Zone Range | 5 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
Planting & Care
Learn all about how to grow filbert hazelnut trees in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.
