cobnut 'Hall's Giant'
cobnut / filbert / hazlenut ( syn. Corylus maxima Halls Giant)
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fetile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
'Hall's Giant' is a traditional cobnut variety prized for its exceptionally large and glossy rust-brown-shelled nuts. Notably resistant to gall mite, it boasts outstanding quality and a rich, delectable flavour, making it an ideal choice, especially for novice growers. While technically self-fertile, optimal pollination is achieved with another nearby plant such as ‘Kentish Cob’. Hardy and robust, this variety adapts well to varying conditions, thriving best in sheltered, well-drained locations. Its ornamental catkins exhibit a striking red hue, and its nuts are ready for harvest from August to early September.
Bare-root plants should be planted out as soon as they arrive. If this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily (covering their roots with soil) or potted up. Before planting, soak the rootball in a bucket of water for half an hour and make sure to incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. Cut out dead, diseased and damaged wood in March and apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted organic matter around the base of the plant.