Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' – Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior'

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Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' – Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior'

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Height
6 – 8 m
Crown
broad avoid to broad pyramidal
Bark and branches
branches grey-brown, bark with cork, flaking, grey-brown
Leaf
broad obovate, 8-12 cm, dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins yellow-green, about 12 cm, ? flowers purplish-red, inconspicuous, February-March
Fruits
edible nut
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
places little demands
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
parks, cemeteries, large gardens
calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad conical ovoid/egg-shaped half-open crown green yellowgreen average growing all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior'

Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' can eventually reach a height of 6 – 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 – 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Corylus ×colurnoides 'Melchior' blooms in february, march.
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