Corylus colurna - 40-60 CM C2

Description
These produce brown, round nuts from September onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates, thermophilic, can be cultivated over

Leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-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
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in catkins from March to April.

fruit
The brown, round fruits of Corylus colurna are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Corylus colurna is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.