Lansing originated in Oregon.
The tree of Lansing is semi-erect and vigorous.
Pollen shed and flowering are mid-season.
Catkins are long and green.
Leaves fall late but bud burst is early.
Husks are the same length as the nut and most nuts fall free of the husk.
Lansing is resistant to blight and big bud mites.
Lansing is productive with large attractive round nuts.
The shell is thin, brown with a distinct ribbed stripe.
They are easily cracked.
The large round kernels are usually free of adhering fibre but are susceptible to mould.
Percent kernel 44 – 50%.
Lansing is a very productive, healthy variety that has been used as an early polliniser for Whiteheart in the South Island.
It is distinguished by its mid season pollen and flowering, and early bud burst.
The nut is a similar size to Ennis but darker brown and globular to oblate in shape rather than ovoid.
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