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    CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' 'Red Majestic'
    CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' 'Red Majestic'
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    CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta' 'Red Majestic'

    Commonly known as Corkscrew hazel

    AWARD
    Rare and unusual new form of the contorted hazel with stunning bright red leaves
     
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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
      Europe, Turkey
    • Deciduous
      Broadly heart-shaped, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Serrate
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Tree-like shrub with twisted branches. Catkins and nuts are red.
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Does well in chalky soils.
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
      		  
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