Corylus avellana Red Ghost ('Bwm 01'PBR) (F)
hazel [Red Ghost]
A fast-growing large shrub or small tree with dark purple-red foliage which, unlike other cultivars, remains this colour throughout the season. Pink catkins appear in spring, followed by edible nuts in the autumn which have attractive fringed red husks
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Purple Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | |||
| Autumn | Purple Red | Brown Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Corylus are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad leaves, and showy male catkins in early spring, followed by edible nuts
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in chalky soil in sun or partial shade, see cobnuts and filberts
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings or by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
See Pruning group 1 or Pruning group 7
Pests
May 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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