Taxon

Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon'

Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon' - Red Dragon European filbert, Red Dragon European hazel
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Red Dragon European filbert, Red Dragon European hazel
Family: Betulaceae (birch family)
Distribution: Species native to Europe, n. Africa and w. Asia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Deciduous tree
Plant Patent Info.: PP20,694; 2 February, 2010
Comments: This is the European counterpart to our native hazelnut. This red foliaged and contorted selection is quite ornamental and holds its leaf color even into late summer. Contorted stems provide winter interest. Expect a 6-8' tall and 3-5' wide tree in 10 years. It is also reputedly resistant to Eastern Filbert Blight!
Links: HortScience June 2009. 44(3). 843-844 • US Patent and Trademark Office- Patent No. Search

Locations

  • 1: CON: CJ12 (CJ12) • Accession: D2015-0259.003 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: OAK: BL34 (BL34) • Accession: D2015-0259.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: VCA: AV13 (AV13) • Accession: D2015-0259.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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