Hazel. An upright tree-like shrub with heart-shaped green leaves. Bears yellow catkins late winter early spring. Produces edible hazelnuts. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 5m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Corylus avellana (cobnut)
An upright tree-like shrub with heart-shaped green leaves. Bears yellow catkins late winter early spring. Produces edible hazelnuts.
Additional information
| Generic | Corylus |
|---|---|
| Species | avellana |
| Varietry | (cobnut) |
| Common Name | Hazel |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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