'Cosford' Hazelnut Tree | Corylus avellana
Compact in size, big on impact
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Cosford' Hazelnut Tree
Corylus avellana
- This variety is a cobnut (a type of hazelnut).
- An attractive, fast-growing tree that produces heavy crops of large, oval cobnuts in late September and October.
- Scented foliage and bright yellow catkins in summer.
- A perfect tree for wildlife friendly gardens, attracting bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.
- Fully hardy and tolerant of drought once established.
- Grow in full sun on a south- or west-facing wall.
- Grows to 4 x 4m but can be pruned to fit any size of garden.
- Cobnuts can be eaten straight from the tree or used in baking and desserts.
- Cobnuts, filberts, and other kinds of hazelnuts are all in the hazel genus Corylus. Cobnuts can be distinguished from filberts by their shorter husks, but the main thing you need to know is that they're absolutely delicious!
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
The 'Cosford' hazelnut tree can be cultivated in a large pot of 60 centimetres, provided it receives regular pruning to keep it compact.
How big does it get?
The Cosford Hazelnut Tree typically reaches a mature height of 3 to 4.5 metres and a spread of 3 to 4 metres, though this can be restricted by using dwarfing rootstocks.
How much sunlight does this need?
For optimal growth and fruit production, planting Cosford Hazelnut in a location that receives full sunlight, ideally at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun per day, is essential. It thrives in a warm, sunny position with temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Cosford' hazelnut tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Cosford' Hazelnut Tree needs consistent watering of 2.5 to 5 centimetres per week to ensure its thin-shelled, sweet nuts.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Cosford' Hazelnut Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant season, removing about 10 to 15 centimetres of growth to maintain a healthy structure.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Cosford' hazelnut tree is fully hardy in all of the UK, holding an RHS hardiness rating of H6, which means it can withstand temperatures from -15°C to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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