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Corylus avellana 'Rosita'

Family Corylaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4 - 4.5 m (12 - 15 ft)
Spread 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Corylus avellana 'Rosita' (common filbert) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late winter to mid-spring. This shrub is a thicket in form and has deep green and dark red foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, culinary, hedge, specimen and screening.
Cautions Be advised that Corylus avellana 'Rosita' (common filbert) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.