About
Corylus 'Te Terra Red' features spring foliage that begins with a vibrant red hue, transitioning to shades of purple and green as the season progresses. In about two decades, established specimens can grow to a height of 6 meters, showcasing textured bark that adds interest to the landscape. In late winter, this variety produces red catkins. By autumn, it bears clusters of nuts that take on a hint of red, encased in unique, spiky shells.
About the genus
Corylus comprises deciduous trees and sizable shrubs featuring wide leaves. In early spring, they produce prominent male catkins, which are succeeded by edible nuts.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 20-50 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in sun
- Pruning
- Only requires minimal pruning to aid shape
- Propagation
- Propagate by grafting
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies. Squirrels like to feed on the nuts
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus, silver leaf and powdery mildews