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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
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Remove straight-growing suckers. -
Pests & Diseases
Squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids, silver leaf, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
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DeciduousBroadly heart-shaped, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Red
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Serrate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubTree-like shrub with twisted branches. Catkins and nuts are red.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Does well in chalky soils.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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