CORYLUS avellana
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CORYLUS avellana
Commonly known as Cob nut, Common hazel
Pot grown
individually £11.00 each , 10+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
The native hazel. 'Lamb's tails' are the long, male catkins. Pliant hazel rods have been used by man since prehistoric times. Makes very good artist's charcoal. Wildlife plant. Food for more than 70 species of insect. Bird plant. -
Pests & Diseases
Squirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids, silver leaf, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
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DeciduousBroadly heart-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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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. Does well in chalky soils.
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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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Corylus - Growing Guide
