Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree

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Description

About the Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree

The Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree stands as a resilient native of the western region, prized for its compact size and remarkable resistance to eastern filbert blight and big bud mite. Originating from Oregon State University in 1997, the Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree continues to charm growers with its resilience and productivity. Despite its modest stature, reaching just 10-15 feet tall, this tree surpasses larger varieties like Barcelona in nut production, making it a favored choice among small-space growers.

Early-season clusters on the Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree bear 3-4 nuts each, offering a plentiful source of folate-rich treats. Its soft, fuzzy foliage adds to its appeal, doubling as an attractive ornamental feature in gardens and landscapes. Ripening early-to-mid August, this tree ensures an early harvest season.

The nuts produced by the Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree are prized for their exquisite flavor and versatile uses in culinary creations. Toasting the nuts enhances their taste, making them perfect for making homemade Nutella, adding to desserts, or enjoying straight from the tree.

Growing the Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree

The Lewis Filbert Hazelnut Tree thrives in well-drained soil and full sun exposure, making it suitable for a variety of climates and growing conditions. Its resistance to pests and diseases, along with its compact size, makes it an ideal choice for both commercial orchards and backyard gardens.

For optimal nut production, plant alongside compatible pollinators. See recommendations below. Pruning and shaping can help maintain its compact form and encourage abundant yields. This resilient tree serves as an ornamental addition to any landscape while providing a bountiful harvest of delicious nuts.

Prunus 'Lewis'

Characteristics

Fruit Color Brown
Fruit Size Medium - Large
Hardiness Zone Range 5 - 8
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest Early-to-mid August
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 7.0
Texture Fine
Years to Bear 6 - 8

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 5 - 8
My Hardiness Zone ?
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.

Questions & Answers

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20 Questions
Why did you choose this?

To pollinate my Barcelona filbert.

I know Stark Bros will send strong plants.

Try something new

Good price

Can this cross pollinate a standard American Hazelnut?

Thank you for contacting us! To our knowledge, a European Hazelnut will not pollinate an American Hazelnut.

Will a Jefferson filbert pollinate this tree?

Yes, it will.

Can these grow in pots?

I've had a Lewis Filbert for two years, and they do best with in-ground planting. These are trees and will need plenty of root room. Also, depending on your growing zone, if planted in a pot the tree's roots could freeze in the winter, which would kill it. (In addition to European tree filberts, I have also had American filberts for many years; they are bushes but are also far too big for container planting.)

Is the Lewis filbert grafted or on its own root stock?

Most of our Hazelnuts are grown from cuttings or grafted to its own rootstock.

Do you allow pickup in Missouri ?

I am sorry we do not have a retail location and all order have to ship via fedex home delivery.

I bought a Lewis and Casina in 2022.  One did great, the other bit the dust (and $ refunded).  Now I need to reorder but am not sure which died.  Would a Royal pollinate either the Lewis or Casina?  I really only have room for two trees.

Yes, the Royal should work for pollination. However we no Longer offer that variety.

We want to plant 3 -4 hazelnut trees.  What types are best. How old are your trees? Can we get container trees?

Our trees will be 2 years old, Bare-root. Ships 3 - 4' Tall with a 3/8" trunk. We do not currently offer these in pots and the best variaties will depend on your planting zone but you will need to make sure you have pollinators. Wew recommend the Lewis Filbert to be paired with Barcelona or the Casina.

Which hazelnut variety has the LARGEST nuts?

I recommend the Barcelona or the Royal hazelnut.

Is this Lewis variety an American hazelnut?

'Lewis' is a hazelnut cultivar developed by Oregon State University and released in January 1997.

I'd really like to get a Lewis hazelnut because of it's disease resistance and smaller mature size (my yard is quickly getting maxed out!), but what is another disease-resistant hazelnut that will pollinate the Lewis tree? I like the sound of Casina, but it doesn't sound like that one has good disease resistance

I would recommend the Royal Filbert Hazelnut!

Customer Reviews

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Rated 5 stars by 33% of reviewers

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Rated 3 stars by 7% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 13% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 47% of reviewers

1-10 of 15 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 26, 2023
arrived in good condition , healthy looking plants with good root structure, leafed out, no sign of damage.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 21, 2022
Growing well and thriving. Looking forward to getting nuts someday.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 9, 2022
Very nice tree
Very nice little tree. Looking forward to enjoying some hazelnuts in a few years
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 5, 2022
The lewis is doing wonderful in ky
I baby this tree, planted it by my porch to be able to care for it with ease, It's doing better than my barcelona due to it getting ate by jap bettles, but I'll easily fix that with 7 dust. It is growing beautifully full of healthy green foilage, and already have these little seeds/fruit on them it's only 4 ft tall, but is growing fast, I try to mimic california enviroment with partial shade and full sun half day, I can tell these don't like very hot days, that's why I'm glad I planted them by my porch to provide shade through out a big portion of the day, to protect them from critters, and just easier water, and pest management.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 20, 2019
Just planted - nuts produced
Just planted this in June (it's not July 20th) and this week spotted two nuts on it. I removed them as the plant is just settling in but that impressed me - as did the size and thickness of the stem/trunk. This is a clearly a well-started plant.
Rated 3 out of 5
Sep 27, 2022
Fair to good.
The plant is growing fairly well. It arrived in good condition and have survived in a very hot dry summer.
Rated 2 out of 5
Jun 11, 2024
Bush is nice and tall/full but no nuts, will prune back this fall in hopes next year produces.
Rated 2 out of 5
Apr 12, 2024
No growth
Looked okay when arrived, and planted immediately with proper soil mix. Had almost no leafing first summer after planting, and following spring was completely dead. Located in southern Missouri.
Rated 1 out of 5
Jul 20, 2023
It is the only one of that order to die Never even opened any of its buds
Rated 1 out of 5
Jul 19, 2023
Failure to thrive
Failure to thrive. Failure to properly root, given the very few and only slightly developed threads it had upon arrival. Perhaps it should have remained at the nursery a few more years prior to shipping?
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