Corylus avellana x americana 'Grand Traverse' #3

‘Grand Traverse’ (Hybrid Hazelnut) is widely adapted and hardy. 'Grand Traverse' originated from Michigan and is reported as a cross of ‘Faroka’ (F1 Turkish tree hazel [C. colurna] x European hazelnut hybrid) with the European hazelnut ‘Royal’.  It is an upright, semi-vigorous tree with a slightly spreading growth habit. ‘Grand Traverse’ is a 25% Turkish tree hazel hybrid, which is evident in its corky bark and elongated “fingers” on its nut husks. Kernels are compressed and slightly pointed, very free of fiber, and have an average weight of 1.3 grams and close to 50% kernel by weight In New Jersey. Larger, relatively thin shelled, flavorful nuts with clear kernels. 'Grand Traverse' is used primarily for pollination and is considered a near universal pollinator variety. This variety also pollinates well with "The Beast". Tolerant but not entirely immune to Eastern Filbert Blight Disease, this hybrid hazelnut tops out at 10-15' tall and wide and enjoys full to partial sun. Hardy to Zone 5