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Corylus avellana Webbs Prize Cobb - Common Hazel

Corylus avellana Webb's Prize Cobb
Common Hazel, European Hazel

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In June and after several months in the ground, with no hope of seeing a green leaf. The hazel tree is definitely dead. No idea about the reasons for this premature death. So far, I have always been satisfied with the plants from Promesse de fleurs.

Ingrid, 09/06/2024

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Corylus avellana 'Webb's Prize Cobb' is a highly productive ornamental bush, whose good-sized fruits ripen in September. This lovely medium-sized fruiting bush reaches between 3 m and 5 m (9.8 ft to 16.4 ft) in all directions. It offers a charming flowering, with pendulous pale-yellow catkins. It will suit ornamental gardens, even small ones. Plant it in ordinary soil that is not too dry: it succeeds everywhere and in all exposures.  
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
3.50 m
Spread at maturity
3 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
all types, Moist soil
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Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Corylus avellana 'Webb's Prize Cobb' is a very productive ornamental hazel bush, with beautifully sized fruits that ripen in September. This medium-sized fruiting bush is well-branched and reaches between 3 m and 5 m (9.8 ft to 16.4 ft) in all directions. It offers a charming spring flowering, with pale yellow pendulous catkins. It will easily fit into ornamental gardens, even small ones. Plant it in ordinary soil that is not too dry: it succeeds everywhere and in all exposures.

 

Corylus avellana belongs to the Betulaceae family, just like birch trees. It is native to temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small monoecious fruit tree, bearing separate male and female inflorescences on the same individual.

The cultivar 'Webb's Prize Cobb' is a horticultural selection that stands out from the type by the size of its fruits, which are larger and more abundant. It has a bushy habit and spreads by producing shoots at the base. It will reach an average height of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) and a spread of 3 m (9.8 ft) at maturity, depending on the nature of the soil. Its growth is quite fast, especially in deep, fertile, and moist soil. The young branches are brown to olive green, and the bark becomes brown and wrinkled as it ages. The male flowers appear on the plant in the summer and bloom in February-March. They are yellow pendulous catkins, measuring 4 cm (1.6 in) long, and are quite decorative. The female flowers bloom in March-April. They have the shape of a bud, measuring 6 mm to 8 mm (0.2 in to 0.3 in). The green deciduous foliage appears late in May. Very dense, it gives the Corylus its bushy appearance. The leaves are rounded, strongly veined, and measure 6 cm to 10 cm (2.4 in to 3.9 in) long. The fruits that form on 1-year-old shoots are achenes called hazelnuts. They are white and become light brown when ripe. Often grouped in 4, they measure over 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter. They can be harvested from September onwards.

 

The lifespan of the common hazel is about 60 years. It will tolerate any soil, but fears excessively dry soils. It is a very hardy and carefree shrub that can be cultivated both as a standalone plant and in groups at the boundaries of the garden. It can also be used in a free hedge, fruit hedge, or windbreak, along with flowering apple trees, amelanchiers, dogwoods, sorb trees, oleasters, and many others. In Europe, it is commonly found in bonsai form. 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 3.50 m
Spread at maturity 3 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time February to April
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour white

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause respiratory allergy due to pollen

Botanical data

Genus

Corylus

Species

avellana

Cultivar

Webb's Prize Cobb

Family

Betulaceae

Other common names

Common Hazel, European Hazel

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference8893411

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Planting and care

It thrives in sunny and semi-shaded areas during the summer. Plant it in any well-drained but not too dry soil. Water and fruit tree fertiliser will improve the appearance and yield of this beautiful bush. For proper fruiting, plant at least two varieties together. In late autumn, prune the branches that are causing obstruction. It is recommended to cut back the hazelnut to 4 cm (1.6 in) every 4 years to rejuvenate it.

Planting period

Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing, Hedge, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture all types, Moist soil, All well-drained soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture all types, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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