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CORYLUS avellana 'Heterophylla'
Commonly known as Cob nut, Hazel
Very dissected leaves turning yellow in autumn. Produces edible nuts.
£20.00
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Good to know
Syn. C. 'Quercifolia'. Form of the native hazel. 'Lamb's tails' are the long, male catkins that appear in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
Squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids, silver leaf, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Europe, Turkey -
DeciduousNarrow, softly hairy, heavily dissected, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubTree-like shrub. Pendent yellow catkins 4-6cm (1½ - 2½in) long appear in late winter and early spring. Edible nuts in autumn.
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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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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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Neutral to alkaline soilDoes well in chalky soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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