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The hazelnut cultivar (variety) developed at Oregon State, named 'McDonald', is from a cross of 'Tonda Pacifica' and 'Santiam'.
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'McDonald' will produce trees that are 70% of Barcelona. Trees will have moderate spreading similar to Lewis and 'Jefferson'.
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'McDonald' layers well and produces liners that are well rooted similar to 'Jefferson'.
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'McDonald' layers well and produces liners that are well rooted similar to 'Jefferson'.
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'McDonald' has excellent texture and flavor, small kernel size, and kernel quality. Well suited for the blanched kernel market, chocolate products, and baked goods. 'Webster' and York can be used for pollinizers.