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Beginner
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4m
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4m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Corylus avellana 'Cosford Cob'
Other names: Hazel 'Cosford Cob'
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Genus: Corylus
Variety or cultivar: 'Cosford Cob' _ 'Cosford Cob' is 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.
Corylus avellana 'Cosford Cob' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Fruit: Pale-brown, Green in Autumn
Tree shape: Upright
Corylus avellana 'Cosford Cob' (Hazel 'Cosford Cob') will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining, ideally alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. To maximise nut production, grow as a bush. Keep soil clear in a 60cm radius around trunk. Growing at least two cultivars for pollination.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Frances Elwell
How close to a house could I plant a filbert or cob nut tree without it causing damage to the building?
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- Posted: Thu. 1st March 2012 22:41
- Last reply: Tue. 6th March 2012 19:16
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