Thompson & Morgan Hardy Hazelnut Tree ‘Red Cracker’ Variety, Bare Root Plant, Self-Fertile, Ideal for Woodland Gardens, Patios and Containers

• An impressive change from the standard hazelnut tree, Red Cracker displays dark red leaves and pretty red husks.
• Providing a bold garden statement, this hazel looks fantastic in spring when the colours are at their brightest and is sure to turn heads.
• The Red Cracker variety also provides great winter interest when it is covered in yellow catkins.
• Bare root garden plant; Supplied as 1 x Hazelnut Red Cracker hazel tree bare root.

A striking red filbert, with dark red leaves and pretty red husks with crisp white inner kernels. This vigorous tree is stunning in spring with its highly attractive foliage, and also provides winter interest when it is covered in yellow catkins which hold well on the tree. Hazelnut ‘Red Cracker’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. When growing cobnuts, choose a sheltered position on moist, slightly acid, well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Prior to planting Hazelnut trees, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant cobnut trees at the same soil level as they were growing at the nursery, and water well to settle the soil. Nut trees do not suffer weed competition well, so keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of the base of the tree. Water young trees during particularly dry periods until fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of tree. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer. Hazelnuts are usually grown as open centred bushes on a short main stem of about 45cm (18”). Prune Hazelnut stems back by half immediately after planting. Select 3 or 4 laterals to form a main framework and remove all other laterals that are not required. In following years, repeat this process each February until an open framework of 6 to 8 strong branches has been achieved. Once the main framework has been created, Hazelnuts can be pruned each February while the plant is in flower to help disperse pollen for an improved crop. Prune the strongest leaders back by half and reduce the strongest laterals to 3 or 4 buds. Ideal For: Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun or Semi-Shade Height: Up to 300cm (118.1in) Spread: Up to 300cm (118.1in) Ease of Growing: Easy for All Ease of Aftercare: Easy for All