Hazel 'Cosford Cob' Tree / Corylus avellana 'Cosford Cob'
A mid-sized shrub or small tree with green leaves turning yellow in autumn. It bears yellow catkins in spring and abundant (hazel) nuts in autumn.
Growing Details
Common Name: Hazel
Genus: Corylus
Species: avellana
Cultivar: 'Cosford Cob'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 500cm
Spread: 400cm
Time to plant: October to October
Description
To maximise nut production break the sideshoots half way along their length in late summer. Then shorten these shoots to 3-4 buds when the catkins are shedding pollen in late winter. Remove up to one third of old overcrowded shoots to the main branches.
Size - 5 Foot / 1.52 M 2 Year Old Bushes with Multi-Stems
