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Plants of this hybrid are erect in habit – more upright, are much more vigorous than typical plants of Kousa types, and do not exhibit the vase-shaped habit of young plants of Kousa's; that is, this hybrid is more fully branched low in the tree
The flower (bract) color is a pleasing creamy white color - which do not overlap
The original tree of Constellation® was over 20 feet tall and 17 feet wide at the age of 20 years
Constellation® has good resistance to the diseases powdery mildew and anthracnose
High yielding "hybrid" hazelnut tree with small nuts and adequate blanching after roasting, making it suitable for a variety of confectionary and baked good applications as well as for direct eating once roasted.
Kernels do have a high level of fiber compared to the other cultivars, but this is removed during roasting.
Vigorous, upright tree with a moderately spreading growth habit.
Trees at 15 years can reach over 20 feet tall.
Carries an EFB resistance gene from C. americana 'Rush' that has been shown to provide excellent protection from the causal fungus (it is susceptible to bud mite in Oregon, but this has not been observed in New Jersey).
'OSU 541.147' The Beast nuts have an attractive, chestnut brown shell and a majority (>85%) drop free from the husk and fall cleanly to the ground at maturity.
More cold hardy than most pure European hazelnuts, which expands the regions in which it can be grown.
Repetitive Yields to over 500 barrels/acre (British Columbia & Wisconsin)
Low fruit rot
Higher berry weight
Mid-season Tacy
Performs well in most areas, and particularly in organic/coarse and degraded peat soils and moderate oceanic climates, such as Oregon, Wisconsin, and British Columbia
Large ovate berry weighing an average of about two grams per berry
Uniform fruit color
Welker™ comes into significant production early, usually within three 3 years, and exhibits consistently high yields with early to mid-season ripening
Flowering period is early, like 'Crimson Queen®' and 'Ben Lear'
Although originally selected under New Jersey's climate and soils, Welker™ is recommended specifically for “'oceanic climate”' regions, such as Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
The early flowering period of Welker™ will likely require early fungicide applications for fruit rot control.
Hardy enough to cope with typical east coast conditions
Beautiful, shiny, dark green foliage which hold its color well throughout the winter
Has abundant bunches of good sized, bright red berries which are well displayed and not hidden among the leaves
Is compact growing (in scale with even smaller gardens)
Does not suffer from any major pests and diseases
Moderate-to-slow growth. Reaches 9 feet tall, 4-5 feet wide in 10 years. May reach 12 feet in 25 years.
Besides providing boughs for decking the halls, American hollies are wildlife friendly. In May and June, bees work the blossoms and in late winter, robins, cedar waxwings, wild turkey and 15 other bird species eat the fruit, often in a feeding frenzy.
