& Cobnut Kentish Cob 1 Bare Root Tree

Hazelnut ‘Kentish Cob’ is probably the best-known UK variety and easiest to grow in the garden. This attractive, bushy tree produces a mass of yellow-green catkins in the early spring followed by a heavy crop of cobnuts in from September. Cobnut ‘Kentish Cob’ is self-fertile and therefore does not require a pollination companion. Hazels will begin to produce nuts three to four years after planting. Please note, fruit trees will be dispatched as early as possible, once they have gone dormant and are in the ideal condition for lifting from the nursery and for transplanting by our customers. When growing cobnuts, choose a sheltered position on moist, slightly acid, well-drained soil in sun or semi shade. Prior to planting Hazelnut trees, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the soil. Plant cobnut trees at the same soil level as they were growing at the nursery, and water well to settle the soil. Nut trees do not suffer weed competition well, so keep weeds and grass clear from within a 30cm radius of the base of the tree. Water young trees during particularly dry periods until fully established. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the tree. This will help to retain moisture throughout the summer. Hazelnuts are usually grown as open centred bushes on a short main stem of about 45cm (18”). Prune Hazelnut stems back by half immediately after planting. Select 3 or 4 laterals to form a main framework and remove all other laterals that are not required. In following years, repeat this process each February until an open framework of 6 to 8 strong branches has been achieved. Once the main framework has been created, Hazelnuts can be pruned each February while the plant is in flower to help disperse pollen for an improved crop. Prune the strongest leaders back by half and reduce the strongest laterals to 3 or 4 buds. Features: An easy to grow UK variety that has managed to stand the test of time, Hazelnut Kentish Cob provides that classic hazelnut tree look that looks great pretty much everywhere! Yellow-green catkins in the spring before an impressive crop of cobnuts follow in September The Kentish Cob Hazel tree variety is also self fertile, this makes growing the plant is easier for gardeners as it does not require a pollination companion Bare root garden plant; Supplied as 1 x Hazelnut Tree Kentish Cob bare root Specifications: Model Number: 14289