Corylus avellana 'Hallesche Riesennuss'

Europe to West Asia.

Hazel 'Hallesche Riesennuss' is a broad and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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

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

The yellow flowers of Hazel 'Hallesche Riesennuss' appear in catkins from March to April.

Corylus avellana 'Hallesche Riesennuss' forms brown, large nuts with an aromatic, nutty flavour. Ripening time from September.

Corylus avellana 'Hallesche Riesennuss' 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 'Hallesche Riesennuss' 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.