Hedge Hazel (Corylus avellana) Potted Tree – Edible Cobnuts & Privacy Hedging

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Product Features

  • Edible Cobnuts – Produces tasty, nutritious cobnuts each September for homegrown snacking.
  • Seasonal Interest – Yellow-green catkins in early spring and lush foliage through summer.
  • Natural Privacy Screen – Dense, bushy growth forms an attractive living hedge or windbreak.
  • Easy to Grow – Hardy and low-maintenance; ideal for both new and experienced gardeners.
  • Potted Convenience – Supplied as a healthy plant in a 3-litre pot, ready for planting.
  • Wildlife Friendly – Supports garden biodiversity by attracting pollinators and birds.

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We're offering you a Hedge Hazel Potted Plant for £12.99, saving you up to 35% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £19.99 (correct as of 09.12.2025).

Irresistible Charm with Corylus Avellana (Hedging)

Corylus avellana, commonly known as the Hedge Hazel or Common Hazel, is a versatile deciduous shrub prized for its edible cobnuts and robust garden presence. Native to the UK and Europe, this species is a favourite for natural hedging, wildlife gardens, and productive borders.

Why Choose Hedge Hazel?

  • Seasonal Beauty: Enjoy a vibrant display of yellow-green catkins in early spring, followed by lush green foliage that adds structure and privacy throughout the growing season.
  • Tasty Harvest: In September, pick your own delicious cobnuts—perfect for snacking or baking.
  • Wildlife Value: Hazel attracts pollinators with its catkins and provides food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
  • Natural Screening: The dense, bushy habit makes it an effective windbreak or privacy hedge.

Growing Guide

  • Sun & Position: Thrives in full sun or partial shade; suitable for most garden soils (neutral to slightly alkaline preferred).
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA Zones 5-8).
  • Mature Size: Reaches 3–5m if left unpruned; easily maintained as a hedge at 1–2m with regular trimming.
  • Planting: Plant any time the ground isn’t frozen—autumn or early spring is ideal. Space plants 60–90cm apart for hedging.

Caring for Your Hazel

  • Watering: Water well after planting and during dry spells in the first season.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage new growth. For cobnut production, remove old wood every few years.
  • Feeding: Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the soil.

Design Tips & Companion Planting

  • Create wildlife-friendly hedges by mixing hazel with hawthorn, dog rose, or blackthorn.
  • Add underplanting such as bluebells or primroses for a natural woodland look.
  • Use as a boundary screen or productive orchard edge—hazel’s multi-stemmed habit suits informal garden styles.

FAQs

  • When is the best time to plant Hazel?
    The best time is autumn or early spring when soil is moist and workable. Avoid planting during frost.
  • How fast does Hedge Hazel grow?
    This species grows moderately fast, typically adding 30–60cm per year under good conditions.
  • What type of soil does Corylus avellana prefer?
    Corylus avellana thrives in well-drained, fertile soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH but is adaptable to most conditions.

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