Corylus avellana 'RED MAJESTIC'^®

Corylus avellana 'RED MAJESTIC'®
red corkscrew hazel, Harry Lauder´s walking stick

SIZE/TYPE	taller shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	1.5-3m
USUAL WIDTH	1-2.5m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	burgundy red
FLOWERS	insignificant or non-blooming
LOCATION	full to partial sun
SOIL TYPE	neutral to alkaline
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS	evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)	4 (down to -34°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Deciduous broadleaf

Red Majestic is another form of hazel with twisted branches. The leaves are deep burgundy red to nearly brown. This slow growing shrub makes the best display in winter when the leaves have fallen down and the branches show their shape.

Unlike the species, it is keeping rather small – about 3 meters in 25 years. The flowers overwinter as dangling, rose-red coloured catkins. No special soil requirements, just avoid heavy or water-logged soil. Fully hardy to min. -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 03-01-2009

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