Corylus avel. 'Pearson's Prolific' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Hazel 'Pearson´s Prolific' (Corylus avellana) is a compact, large shrub that produces yellow flowers arranged in catkins. They appear from March to April. Brown, light brown, round nuts emerge from these from September. The Hazel 'Pearson´s Prolific' 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 approx. 4 metres and grows to a width of approx. 3.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Corylus avellana 'Nottingham Prolific'.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hazel 'Pearson´s Prolific' are medium green, roundish. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Hazel 'Pearson´s Prolific' 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 'Pearson´s Prolific' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Hazel 'Pearson´s Prolific' is a compact growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 3.5 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 'Pearson´s Prolific' appear in catkins from March to April.

Fruit
Corylus avellana 'Pearson´s Prolific' forms brown, light brown nuts with an aromatic, nutty flavour. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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