Corylus 'Te Terra Red'
hazel 'Te Terra Red'
'Te Terra Red' has leaves that are red in spring, turning purple and green until leaf fall. Mature trees may reach 6m in 20 years and have a pleasingly-textured bark. Red catkins are borne in late winter. The clusters of nuts in the autumn are also red-tinged and held in spiky, ornamental cases
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple | |||
| Autumn | Green Purple | Red | ||
| Winter | Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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 well-drained soil in sun
Propagation
Propagate by grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Only requires minimal pruning to aid shape
Pests
May be be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies. Squirrels like to feed on the nuts
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, silver leaf and powdery mildews
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