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By Tcc

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Can anyone tell me whether a hazelnut tree would thrive in a garden that's right by the sea (south coast)?




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If it is sheltered from the salt spray yes... otherwise it will be challenged.

25 Nov, 2011

 

Agree with Moongrower - they're pretty forgiving, growing almost anywhere, but will not appreciate salt spray. If you're growing it for the nuts, choose a variety of Corylus maxima.

26 Nov, 2011

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Many thanks - will take a chance behind a tall privet hedge and hope it gives enough shelter from salt spray. Corylus maxima - OK. Had been looking at Corylus ennis and/or one called the Kentish cob.

26 Nov, 2011

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Oh, apparently the Kent cob IS corylus maxima - so that's good!

26 Nov, 2011

 

Only hope you've no maritime squirrels that might be sailing by!

27 Nov, 2011

 

Ah, good, you found out - Kentish Cob is indeed a variety of Corylus maxima, as is 'purpurea'.

27 Nov, 2011

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Plenty of maritime bunny rabbits, but no squirrels!
Kentish Cob ordered.

27 Nov, 2011

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