Corylus avellana 'Aurea' (Golden hazel)

Botanical name

Corylus avellana 'Aurea'

Other names

Golden hazel, Golden-leaf hazel, Golden filbert, Hazel 'Aurea'

Genus

Corylus Corylus

Variety or Cultivar

'Aurea' _ 'Aurea' is an upright, deciduous shrub or small tree with broadly heart-shaped, toothed leaves, yellow-green leaves, bright yellow when young, and pendent, yellow catkins on bare stems in late winter and early spring.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Tree shape

Upright

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Colour

Flower

Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Winter

Foliage

Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Gall mites , Caterpillars , Aphids , Sawflies , Squirrels

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or 7.

Propagation methods

Grafting, Budding

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Corylus avellana 'Aurea' (Golden hazel) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. The fruit of this cultivar is not significantly ornamental.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Corylus avellana 'Aurea' (Golden hazel)

Common pest name

Asian longhorn beetle; Starry sky beetle

Scientific pest name

Anoplophora glabripennis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Recognised threat to a wide range of deciduous tress native to the UK. Already regulated it is a priority for continued surveillance and statutory action. The risk of entry is further mitigated by EU legislation requiring the monitoring of wooden packaging material originating from China.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Corylus avellana 'Aurea' (Golden hazel)

Common pest name

Lemon tree borer

Scientific pest name

Oemona hirta

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Wood boring beetle native to New Zealand with a wide host range of trees and shrubs. The UK will press for consideration of UK listing.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Corylus avellana 'Aurea' (Golden hazel)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Spilostethus pandurus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Seed bug unlikely to pose a significant threat to UK plant health.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/