With good care, a corkscrew hazelnut will stay with you for decades. You set the course for this lifelong friendship by choosing the ideal location. We have summarized all the important criteria for you here.
The corkscrew hazel likes to be in the sun
The corkscrew hazel would like this location
To provide a perfect home for a corkscrew hazelnut, look for a spot in the garden with these characteristics:
- Sunny to partially shaded position
- Gladly flushed with air so that rain-soaked leaves dry quickly
- Nutrient-rich, warm soil
- Fresh, moist to moderately dry with good drainage
In a site with wet, compacted soil, a corkscrew hazel remains in deep growth depression. Likewise, the bizarre woody beauty falls far short of expectations when an acidic pH value dominates in the area. In view of the long time it spends in the garden, we recommend carrying out a pH value test if in doubt. For cultivation in the tub, we recommend a structurally stable, high-quality potting soil with a pH of around 7.0.