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Corabel Hazel tree (in 3 liter pot)
Corylus avellana Corabel (3-liter pot)
Description
Corabel Hazel tree – Corylus avellana 'Corabel'
Main interest
The Corabel Hazel (Corylus avellana ‘Corabel’) is valued for its very large hazelnuts and reliable productivity. Harvested in October, the nuts are firm, aromatic, and highly appreciated for both fresh eating and culinary uses.
As one of the latest-ripening cultivars, it extends the harvest season. ‘Corabel’ also shows natural resistance to gall mite and bacterial blight, ensuring healthy crops even in humid climates.
For good fruit set, this variety requires pollinators such as ‘Merveille de Bollwiller’, ‘Rode Zellernoot’, or the Byzantine hazel. With their presence, ‘Corabel’ produces abundant crops of superior quality. As for him, he pollinates varieties such as Merveille de Bollwiller, Ennis, Fertile de Coutard, Segorbe, Cosford.
Thanks to its hardiness, vigour, and nut size, Corylus avellana ‘Corabel’ is perfectly suited for family orchards, hedgerows, or as a specimen shrub.
Origin and characteristics
Geographic origin : Derived from the common hazel, native to Europe and Asia Minor. ‘Corabel’ was bred in Europe during the 20th century.
Botanical family : Betulaceae.
Notable traits : Late ripening, resistant, productive, requires compatible pollinators.
Description : Deciduous shrub, vigorous and bushy, producing large decorative catkins in winter and very large nuts in autumn.
Mature height : 3–5 m.
Mature width : 2–3 m.
Habit : Bushy, spreading, vigorous.
Bark : Light grey, rough with age, young shoots brownish.
Foliage : Rounded, green, toothed, turning yellow in autumn.
Growth : Fast, vigorous.
Hardiness : Down to –25 °C.
Flowering and fruiting
Flowering time : February – March.
Flowers : Long yellow male catkins, discreet red-tipped female flowers.
Fruits : Very large hazelnuts, firm and flavorful, ripe in October.
Ecological role : Pollen for early insects, nuts for birds and mammals.
Exposure and soil
Ideal exposure : Sun to partial shade.
Soil type : Fertile, deep, fresh but well-drained, neutral to calcareous.
Planting
Soil preparation : Loosen soil, add compost, mulch to keep moisture.
Spacing : 4–5 m between plants.
Soil nature : Fertile, neutral to calcareous.
Watering
At planting : Regular watering for 2 years.
At maturity : Drought-tolerant, summer watering improves nut size.
Pruning
When and how : After harvest, remove old branches, thin every 3–4 years.
Propagation
Methods : Layering, suckers, grafting.
Garden uses
Ideal location : Orchard, hedgerow, or specimen shrub.
Recommended associations : Apples, pears, plums, and pollinators (‘Merveille de Bollwiller’, ‘Rode Zellernoot’, Byzantine hazel).
Traditional uses
Hazelnuts consumed since antiquity, fresh, roasted, or in confectionery. Wood used for stakes and craft.
Protection against diseases
Susceptibilities : Occasional aphids or beetles.
Prevention : Encourage biodiversity, remove fallen nuts, use natural sprays (horsetail, black soap).
Tips for best growth
Plant near compatible pollinators, avoid waterlogged soils, mulch, protect from wind, prune regularly.
Cultivar differences and specifics
‘Corabel’ stands out for its October harvest and its exceptionally large nuts. With natural resistance and consistent productivity, it is reliable and robust. Requires the presence of pollinators to bear abundant crops.
Features
- Common name : Corabel Hazel tree
- Family : Betulaceae
- Category : fruit tree
- Spread : 2 to 3 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : Very large hazelnuts, with firm flesh and fragrant taste
- Harvest : October
- Use : isolated - shrubbery - hedge
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : bushy
- Enemies : nut weevil (Curculio nucum)- aphids
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
- Pollinator : Merveille de Bollwiller, Rode Zellernoot, Byzance
Expédition & livraison
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