Xela's Garden
Hazel (hedge) [S]
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.
Photos of this plant
Reminders for this plant
Due about 16 years ago:
Prune
Clip in Autumn,
to make it more compact take out some of old wood .... research how much
Due about 15 years ago:
Trim
Clip in Autumn,
to make it more compact take out about a third of old wood
Due about 13 years ago:
Prune
Clip in Autumn,
to make it more compact take out about a third of old wood
Due about 11 years ago:
Prune
Make it more compact, take out about a third of old wood
