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Corylus avellana Pendula - Weeping hazel

Corylus avellana Pendula
Weeping hazel

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A very beautiful weeping form of the common hazel, not grown for its fruits, but for its drooping branches that reach the ground, covered with dense dark green foliage, turning golden yellow in autumn. Its long catkins, appearing in spring before the leaves, enhance the charm of this bush, which is hardy and very easy to grow in most soils, as long as they are not too dry.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
3.50 m
Spread at maturity
5.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to March, September to November
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Flowering time February to March
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Description

The Weeping Hazel or Corylus avellana 'Pendula' is a remarkable, rare weeping form of the common hazel. It forms a large umbrella-shaped dome where all the branches and shoots hang down. The typical heart-shaped, toothed leaves are a medium green colour and turn golden yellow in autumn. In February-March, its bare branches are adorned with yellow, pendulous catkins that sway in the slightest breeze. This variety tolerates pruning very well allowing for fun shapes to be created. It grows well in all types of soil, as long as it is sufficiently moist, in sunny to semi-shaded positions.

Corylus avellana belongs to the Betulaceae family, just like the birch. 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 common hazel prefers light and neutral, fairly fertile soil, not too dry.

The 'Pendula' variety stands out from the common hazel with its graceful weeping branches. The bush develops one or several trunks, topped with a dense, rounded, and trailing crown. At maturity, it can reach up to 7m in height, but only 3 to 4m wide, depending on where it is grafted on the trunk or where the trunk cord emerges. Its young, hairy branches are green and covered with a light brown bark that becomes very dark over time. The flowering occurs in two stages: in February-March, the pale yellow male flowers appear, gathered in pendulous catkins measuring 5cm long, which are loved by bees. In the second stage, insignificant female flowers bloom in March-April. They have the shape of a bud measuring 6 to 8mm, partially hiding bright red stigmas. The very dense foliage appears late in May and gives the 'Pendula' Corylus its bushy appearance. The leaves are round, strongly veined, and 6 to 10cm long. The rare fruits that form on 1-year-old shoots in older subjects are achenes called hazelnuts. They are white and turn brown-red when ripe. Grouped in 1 to 4, they measure 2cm in diameter and ripen at the end of August or early September. The foliage turns yellow before falling in autumn.

This weeping hazel will delight enthusiasts of unique plants. Easy to grow in ordinary soil, it is not recommended for excessively dry situations. It is magnificent when planted as a solitary specimen, and this is the only way to truly showcase it. Plan for an appropriate ground space, as its branches descend to the ground, so you can't plant other plants at its base.

 

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Corylus avellana Pendula - Weeping hazel (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3.50 m
Spread at maturity 5.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time February to March
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour green

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause respiratory allergy due to pollen

Botanical data

Genus

Corylus

Species

avellana

Cultivar

Pendula

Family

Betulaceae

Other common names

Weeping hazel

Botanical synonyms

Corylus avellana var. pendula, Corylus avellana f. pendula

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference220210

Planting and care

Easy to grow and hardy, Corylus avellana Pendula is very well adapted to most climates. It adapts to any good garden soil that is not too dry, without excessive limestone or acidity. It appreciates a sunny to semi-shaded location and tolerates pruning very well. In late autumn, thin out the base by cutting back any obstructive branches.

Planting period

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

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Free-standing, Hedge
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 Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-prepared ordinary soil.

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of autumn, prune the plant by cutting back any obstructive branches.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time December
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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