Halls Giant Filbert Hazelnut Tree

Hall’s Giant Filbert Hazelnut (Corylus avellana 'Hall’s Giant'), also known as Geant de Halle or Merveille de Bolwiller, is renowned for large, round nuts of exceptional quality, with a robust shell and a high kernel percentage. This European cultivar originated in Germany or Alsace and came to the US in the late 19th century. The glossy rust-brown nuts are versatile, enjoyed fresh, roasted, or in salads, baked goods, sauces, and spreads, where they add a rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture. A late bloomer, well suited to regions with unpredictable spring weather, with average yields and moderate resistance to eastern filbert blight. Bears in 6-8 years.

Filberts require a pollinator for nut production. Plant a different filbert hazelnut variety within 100 feet.

Large, Round Nuts With a High Kernel Percentage

Hall’s Giant is known for nuts of exceptional quality. They are large and round, with a robust shell and a high kernel percentage, so you get plenty of nutmeat for the work of cracking. The glossy rust-brown shell makes them as handsome as they are useful.

Versatile in the Kitchen

Eat them fresh, roast them, or bring them into your cooking. The rich, nutty flavor and crunchy texture work in salads, baked goods, sauces, and spreads, so a harvest can go in a lot of directions.

A Late Bloomer With a Vigorous, Upright Habit

Hall’s Giant blooms late, which makes it well suited to regions where spring weather is unpredictable. The tree is vigorous with an erect growth habit, and it has moderate resistance to pests and diseases, including eastern filbert blight.

Why Growers Choose Hall’s Giant Filbert Hazelnut

• Large, round nuts of exceptional quality: robust shell and high kernel percentage
• Versatile: fresh, roasted, or in salads, baked goods, sauces, and spreads
• A late bloomer: well suited to unpredictable spring weather
• Moderate resistance to eastern filbert blight: vigorous and upright
• Bears in 6-8 years: an old European cultivar, also known as Geant de Halle