Corylus avellana 'Aurea'
A slow-growing medium-sized, deciduous shrub to about 6m with yellow-leaves in spring which fade only slightly to a greener shade for the rest of the summer. In autumn they turn pale yellow before falling. Yellow catkins form in the spring, and develop into edible nuts loved by squirrels
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Yellow Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Corylus are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad leaves, and showy male catkins in early spring, followed by edible nuts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moisture-retentive soil in partial shade. For more information see shrub cultivation and tree cultivation.
Propagation
Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pruning group 1 though can be coppiced alternate years to keep height restricted
Pests
May be be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies
Diseases
Generally disease-free, though may be susceptible to honey fungus, silver leaf and Powdery mildews
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