Wepster || Hazelnut (US PP27141)

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Origin

'Wepster', tested as OSU 894.030, resulted from a cross of 'Tonda Pacifica' (Mehlenbacher et al., 2011b) × OSU 440.005 made in 1997 by Shawn A. Mehlenbacher and David C. Smith.

Tree Vigor and Growth Habit

'Wepster' will produce trees that are 80% to 100% of Barcelona. Trees will have an upright vase shape form.

Disease Resistance

'Wepster' has a high resistance to both Eastern Filbert blight and bud mite. These trees can be planted in high disease pressure areas.

Nursery Habit

'Wepster' roots abundantly from layer beds. It can also be produced from TC, Soft Wood Cuttings, and Suckering tie-off.

Horticultural Value

'Wepster' produces small, round kernels, making it ideal for the confection industry, which prefers kernels with a diameter of 11-13 Millimeters.

Inventory

Size: 32" & Taller

Amount: 1500

Size: Under 32"

Amount: 0

Counts: Estimate

Regrade Inventory

Size: 32" & Taller Regrades

Amount: 1650

Size: Under 32" Regrades

Amount: 50

Counts: Estimate

Pricing

Size	100-499	500-1499	1,500-4,999	5,000 - 9,999	10,000 - 19,999	20,000 - 49,999	50,000 and up
32" & Taller	$5.650	$5.150	$4.650	$4.150	$3.650	$3.150	$2.650
Under 32"	$5.400	$4.900	$4.400	$3.900	$3.400	$2.900	$2.400
32" & Taller Regrades	$5.350	$4.950	$4.550	$4.150	$3.750	$3.350	$2.950
Under 32" Regrades	$4.310	$3.990	$3.670	$3.350	$3.030	$2.710	$2.390

Plus a royalty of $0.50 each

If regrade rootstocks are available, they are sold at 20% less list price.

Softwood Cuttings Pricing

If traditional rootstock is not available, please consider softwood cuttings. MUST BE ORDERED BY JULY 1ST.

Size	All sizes 50 and up
1/8" ~ 4-5 mm	$1.125
3/16" ~ 5-7 mm	$1.125
1/4" ~ 7-9 mm	$1.125
3/8" ~ 9-12 mm	$1.125