Hazel 5 L

Hazel (Corylus avellana) — ornamental shrub.

Hazel (Corylus avellana) – ornamental shrub. The hazel is a rustic shrub with tasty nuts and decorative catkins in early spring.

Benefits

• Decorative flowering
• Rustic, easy to maintain

Seasonal care

• Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide sun or partial shade.
• Summer: Water moderately.
• Autumn: Harvest when ripe (September–October). Autumn is the ideal time for planting.
• Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Corylus avellana
• Botanical family: Betulaceae
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Exposure: Sun / partial shade
• Placement: Outdoors
• Growth rate: Medium
• Minimum temperature: -30 °C
• Drought resistance: Medium
• Mature height: 300-500 cm
• Mature width: 100-200 cm
• Flowering period: February–March
• Flower colour: Mixed
• Fragrance: Subtle
• Fruiting period: September–October
• Soil: Fertile, well drained
• pH: 6,0-7,5
• Watering: Moderate
• Fertilising: Spring
• Pruning: After flowering
• Mulching: Recommended
• Product code: 4017502
• EAN code: 6420384017502

Warnings

• Prune after flowering
• Give it room to develop

Frequently asked questions

Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.

What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Sun / partial shade; moderate watering. The hazel is a rustic shrub with tasty nuts and decorative catkins in early spring.

When is it harvested / does it fruit?
Fruiting period: September-October.