Red Dragon Ornamental Hazelnut
Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon' PP #20,694
SKU
40206
Vibrant burgundy-red foliage is held long into the season but eventually fades to green and then yellow-gold in fall. Mature plants bear long dangling burgundy catkins in winter on spiraling corkscrew stems. Resistant to eastern filbert blight. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall and 3 to 5 ft. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Winter |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Companion Plants | Birch (Betula); Arborvitae (Thuja); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Dogwood (Cornus); Sumac (Rhus) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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