Red Dragon hazelnut
Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 to 6 feet tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Light red male catkins
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Red Dragon' hazelnut (Corylus avellana 'Red Dragon') is a shrub for borders, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows upright to about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide. Light red male catkins appear in mid winter and hang on into spring. Birds visit the shrub.
Pairs well with Miss Kim lilac, Carlton daffodil, and Western sword fern.