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CORYLUS avellana 'Aurea'
Commonly known as Golden hazel
Bright golden leaves
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DeciduousBroad heart-shaped, toothed leaves to 10cm (4in) long turn yellow-green when mature.
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubTree-like shrub. Produces catkins 4-6cm (1½-2½in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
CORYLUS avellana 'Aurea'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSquirrels, caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids.Place of originEurope, Turkey.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Leaf marginSerrate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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.
RHS group 1Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilDoes well in chalky soils.
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Corylus - Growing Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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