BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Description

A handsome shrub which has a splendid display of creamy yellow catkins in late winter or early spring. The catkins are followed by attractive, soft-yellow/golden leaves. These golden leaves are particularly pretty when viewed against a dark backdrop or another, purple hazel. In our own arboretum we have planted this Corylus avellana 'Aurea' planted close to a Corylus colurna 'Te Terra Red' and the two together give a brilliant, contrasting display of foliage colour in late spring.

Features

• Common name: Golden Hazel.
• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: January to March (Catkins).
• Flower Colour: Creamy yellow
• Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
• Habit: Large branching shrub.
• Height: 4 m (13 ft) if left unpruned.
• Spread: 3 m (10 ft) if left unpruned.
• Notes: Corylus avellana 'Aurea' can be coppiced or pruned regularly to keep it as a smaller plant if required.
• Supplied Size: 120 - 140 cm tall in 3L containers