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Corylus avellana 'Medusa' Shrub

Name: Corylus avellana 'Medusa' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CO1839.1
Price: 35.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Hazel Trees

Bush, 40-60cm, 4L pot

£35

£35 ~~£35~~

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Bush

Many stems low down

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Large green leaves, turning yellow-orange in autumn

Flowers Yellow-green catkins

Position Full sun or partial shade

Soil Well-drained chalk, loam, sand and clay soils

Description

Corylus Avellana 'Medusa' is a deciduous shrub with twisting stems, known as the corkscrew hazel. In spring, the plant is covered with large green leaves, which turn into stunning yellow-orange colours in the autumn. Its most striking appearance is during the winter months, when its intricate, intertwining stems are fully displayed, making it an excellent focal point in any garden. Adding to its ornamental features, dainty yellow-green catkins also hang from its branches in early spring which attract bees.

Corylus Avellana 'Medusa' is hardy and thrives in full sun or partial shade in a variety of well-drained but moist soils. Its approximate height and spread in 20 years is 3 meters.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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