Corylus avellana 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss'

Europe to West Asia.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Hazel 'Rotblättrige Zellernuss' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, edible

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- 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.

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

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

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