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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Corylus

Corylus avellana 'Aurea'
Corylus avellana 'Aurea'
Corylus avellana 'Aurea'
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Corylus avellana 'Aurea'

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in autumn 2010. Please email us at sales@bluebellnursery.com or telephone us on (01530) 413700 to order in advance.

Description

A handsome shrub which has a splendid display of creamy yellow catkins in late winter or early spring. The catkins are followed by attractive, soft-yellow/golden leaves. These golden leaves are particularly pretty when viewed against a dark backdrop or another, purple hazel. In our own arboretum we have planted this Corylus avellana 'Aurea' planted close to a Corylus colurna 'Te Terra Red' and the two together give a brilliant, contrasting display of foliage colour in late spring.

Features

  • Common name: Golden Hazel.
  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: January to March (Catkins).
  • Flower Colour: Creamy yellow
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
  • Habit: Large branching shrub.
    • Height: 4 m (13 ft) if left unpruned.
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft) if left unpruned.
  • Notes: Corylus avellana 'Aurea' can be coppiced or pruned regularly to keep it as a smaller plant if required.
  • Supplied Size: 3L containers

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