'Pearson's Prolific' Hazelnut Tree
Early crops of rich nuts
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Pearson's Prolific' Hazelnut Tree
- This variety is a filbert (a type of hazelnut).
- An early-cropping tree which is vigorous, hardy and reliable.
- A neatly-shaped tree ideal for any size of garden, growing to 5 x 4m and can be pruned smaller.
- Produces heavy crops of large, richly-flavoured nuts.
- Harvest from September.
- A UK-native species which is beneficial to wildlife.
- Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.
- Can be grown as a specimen tree or used for screening or hedging.
- A popular variety which is grown commercially in the UK.
- Also known as 'Nottingham Early' filbert.
- Filberts are round, medium-sized tree nuts that come in a smooth hard wooden shell. They can be distinguished from cobnuts by their larger 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 'Pearson's Prolific' hazelnut tree can be grown in a large pot of 60 centimetres, though it will need regular pruning to maintain a compact shape.
How big does it get?
The Pearsons Prolific 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 Pearsons Prolific 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 'Pearson's Prolific' hazelnut tree prefers deep, fertile, and well-drained loam soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Pearson's Prolific' Hazelnut Tree needs around 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to ensure a heavy, reliable crop of nuts.
Will this plant need pruning?
Yes, the 'Pearson's Prolific' Hazelnut Tree will need pruning. Prune during the dormant winter months when temperatures are above 0 degrees Celsius, removing dead or crossing branches to maintain an open canopy.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Pearson's Prolific' 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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