Xela's Garden

Hazel (hedge)

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Reminders for this plant

Due 4 months ago:

Prune

Clip in Autumn,
to make it more compact take out some of old wood .... research how much

Due in 7 months:

Trim

Clip in Autumn,
to make it more compact take out about a third of old wood

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About this plant

Genus: Corylus.

Species: Corylus avellana.

Planted ? Shenstone front hedging

Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 500cm
Spread: 400cm
Time to plant: October to October

More of a large, multi-stemmed shrub than a tree, When grown as a background plant, the foliage makes a highly effective backdrop for white summer flowers or the golden/silvery spires and plumes of flowering grasses, like Stipa gigantea. The second attraction is the show of muted green catkins in late winter and early spring. Also note the edible nuts. It dislikes shallow soil which quickly dries out in summer.

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