Jefferson is the new filbert that is replacing Barcelona as the leading variety. Barcelona was the most popular filbert grown in the US, but is not resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight(EFB), Jefferson is resistant to EFB, and provides high yields of attractive nuts on an easily managed upright shrub. Pollinated by the late pollen shedding Eta 20%, Felix 20% and Theta 60%, which are also resistant to EFB, gives all three varieties excellent nut set. Flowers o late for other pollination. Introduced by Oregon State University. Plants are on their own roots. Space 8-10' circle. 15' height. Zone 5-8
Plant Characteristics | |
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Pest Resistance | Very Good |
Disease Resistance | Excellent |
Drought Tolerance | Good |
Heat Tolerance | Very Good |
Humidity Tolerance | Very Good |
Sun Tolerance | Very Good |
Wet Soil Tolerance | Fair |
Shade Tolerance | Fair |
No Spray | Excellent |
Salt Tolerance | Poor |
Fresh for Kids | Excellent |
Deer Resistance | Fair |
Thorns | No |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Soil Type | Adaptable |
Edible Type | Nut |
Self Fertile | No |
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome |
Due to import restrictions we are unable to ship Jefferson Filbert to Europe,...
Filbert Care GuideCultivar |
suggested Pollinizers |
Also compatible |
Jefferson |
Feilx, Eta, Theta, Yamhill |
Flowers to late for other pollination |
Dorris |
York, Felix |
Yamhill, Gama McDonald |
Wepster |
McDonald, York, Jefferson |
Yamhill, Felix |
Yamhill |
York, Dorris, Wepster, Jefferson |
Gamma, Epsilon |
Sacajawea |
McDonald, York, Felix |
Yamhill, Lewis, Gamma |
McDoanld |
Wepster, York, Jefferson |
Yamhill, Sacajawea |
Barcelona |
Gamma, Felix, York |