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Corkscrew Hazel

Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon'

Catkins, leaf buds and young leaves are reddish-purple in colour
Branches are contorted and twisted adding winter interest
Foliage is somewhat curled and shows good leaf colour in late summer
Resistant to filbert blight
Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
200-250 cm

SPREAD:
250-300 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Corkscrew Hazel requires a moist, well-drained soil. Removal of root suckers may be necessary.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

CRITTER:
Disease Resistant

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Catkins
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Upright
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen