I am interested in getting seed from some of the northern stands of corylus avellana in Norway. I know they are reported to grow in the Steigen area, which despite being much farther north than my location has a similar temperature and precipitation regime. I have planted about 30 corylus plants of corylus avellana, corylus americana, and corylus cornuta. Some of the avellana look promising but they originated in Oregon, and probably came from UK before that (not sure on this). I have had some
trees in the ground survive 1 winter, but most I just planted last year. One of the McDonald hazelnuts I planted is really thriving, growing over 18 inches/year but its in a very sheltered location. Of the around 20 corylus avellana seedlings I planted last summer (descendants of Jefferson) it seems maybe half have dead buds on them. My thinking is if I can get seed from northern Norway and plant many I might get some good plants to bear nuts for this area. Can anyone help me source such seed? Any other insights on this topic?
Thanks!!