Corylus avellana 'Aurea' - 100-125 CM C12

Description
The Hazel 'Aurea' also has roundish, light green leaves. The golden-yellow shoots are also an interesting sight. 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. 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * golden yellow shoots * wind-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Hazel 'Aurea' are light green, roundish, alternate, serrated. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Golden yellow shoots.

Bark
Smooth bark.

Spread
Europe to West Asia.

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

Growth
Hazel 'Aurea' is a broad and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 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.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

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