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CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' 'Red Majestic'
Commonly known as Corkscrew hazel
Rare and unusual new form of the contorted hazel with stunning bright red leaves
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Deciduous - broadly heart-shaped, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - tree-like shrub with twisted branches. Catkins and nuts are red.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - remove straight-growing suckers. -
Pests & Diseases - squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids . -
Place of origin - Europe, Turkey -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Red
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Seasonal Interest - Spring
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - does well in chalky soils.
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CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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