American Hazelnut Filbert Tree

One from 2 years ago grew in year 2 (after limestone application)

I got 2nd one this year and hope both will allow for some nuts next blooming season. I know, I should have gotten 2 at once for cross-pollination for fruiting, otherwise the flowers will not turn into nuts. This is more of a review of the previous one of the same species. So much depends on the changing climate and maybe equally on limestone application, after which everything started growing so much faster. I did not make any soil testing, although I have ph tester (with 0. 1 resolution / tolerance / repeatability). This requires quite long drying the sample and reconstituting with RO/DI water. I just trying something new. I think my soil was not fertilized since 1980's. I could use conductivity meter, but again the sampling regiment is tedious to get true value. I just know there was no good treatment to the soil as it is compacted and nothing grows. I will try to drill with small size 3-4"auger to plant tap root cover like giant sunflower. I tried heirloom variety to no avail (only 3 plants started of 1lbs of seed). Eventually I can use the single seed planter that will place seeds 0. 5-1" below surface on small dug-out area that has loose soil or right after rain where normally soil is rock hard. Sunflower needs 45 days to maturity, Hopefully it is not too late this season. This way the soil will be prepared for other plants next season in the spring.

Arrived well

Arrived in good shape and has done well being planted in my yard

Arrived Quickly and In Good Condition

So far they have been in the ground for about three and a half months and are doing well. One of them is even budding some hazenuts. They did arrive already growing in a more bushy form. I am fine with this, but if you really want them to grow as a tree you might be disappointed.