Corylus a. 'Cosford' - 80-100 CM C5

Description
The Hazel 'Cosford' (Corylus avellana) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. Brown, round nuts emerge from these from September. The Hazel 'Cosford' also has roundish, medium green leaves. Its bark is brown and smooth. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hazel 'Cosford' are medium green, roundish, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Hazel 'Cosford' is bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Bark
Brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Hazel 'Cosford' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hazel 'Cosford' is an upright and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Prune back vigorously in winter so that the plant grows bushy and produces even more flowers in the coming season.

Flower
The yellow flowers of Hazel 'Cosford' appear in catkins from March to April.

Fruit
Corylus avellana 'Cosford' forms brown nuts with an aromatic, nutty flavour. Ripen from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Corylus avellana 'Cosford' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, finely branched roots.