Corylus a. 'Red Zellernut' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' (Corylus avellana) is a broad, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces dark red flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. Brown, oval nuts emerge from these from September. The Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' also has roundish, dark green leaves. The dark red shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is brown and smooth. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and grows to a width of approx. 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Corylus avellana 'Blutnuss', Corylus avellana 'Rotblättrige Lambertnuss', Corylus avellana 'Fuscorubra', Corylus avellana 'Rote Bonte Zellernoot'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' are dark green, roundish, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Dark red shoots. Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' turns 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 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' is a broad and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 6 m and is approx. 4 - 6 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 80 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from November to February, is advisable for this plant.

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).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from November to February.

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 dark red flowers of Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' appear in catkins from March to April.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, edible

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