Red Hazel (Organic Grown) - Corylus 'Rode Zellernoot' - 3ltr/ 55cm

Red Hazel 'Rode Zellernoot' (Corylus avellana hybrid)

Overview

‘Rode Zellernoot’ is a striking red-leaved hazel that brings colour, structure and nuts to the garden. Purple-red foliage in spring and summer contrasts beautifully with catkins in late winter and clusters of tasty nuts in autumn.

Key Features

• Decorative red foliage for much of the year
• Edible hazelnuts with good flavour
• Attractive yellow catkins in late winter
• Hardy and easy to grow, even in exposed sites

How to Plant

Plant in Most reasonably fertile, well-drained soils. in a position with Full sun or light shade; foliage colour is strongest in full sun.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Water young plants well in dry spells until established.
• Minimal pruning needed – remove crossing or congested stems in winter.
• Can be coppiced every few years if grown as a multi-stem shrub rather than a small tree.

Size & Growth Timeline

Forms a large shrub or small tree 3–4m tall and wide in around 5–6 years if left unpruned.

Harvest

Nuts ripen from early autumn; allow husks to turn brown before harvesting. Best stored dry in a cool place.

Perfect For…

• Adding colour and structure to wildlife-friendly gardens
• Mixed hedges and shelterbelts
• Gardeners wanting both ornamental value and nuts