Corylus avellana - Hazel

Corylus avellana Cobnut, Common hazel, European filbert

• Non-evergreen shrub/tree with green leaves and yellow catkins in Winter, Spring

• Other benefits: grey bark. Yellow foliage in Autumn

• Wildlife attraction: bees, birds

• Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3m x 2m

• Position: likes sun; tolerates part shade, light shade

• Soil pH: all soil types

• Moisture: drought tolerant; likes dry soil, well drained soil, moisture retentive soil

• Winter hardiness: very cold to -20C