| Description | Rote Zeller Hazelnut (Corylus avellana) A large Filbert with reddish purple foliage. |
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| Pronunciation | (KOR-ih-lus)(av-el-AY-nuh) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-8 |
| Sunlight | full, tolerates some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | pendulous pink catkins, early spring |
| Fruit | edible nuts |
| Leaves | dark reddish purple in spring |
| Dimensions | 15-18 feet tall |
| Cultivar Origin | Introduced by Oregon State University (USA) |
| Misc Facts | aka: Corylus avellana 'Rotezellar, 'Corylus maxima 'Rote Zeller', Corylus avellana 'Rote Zeller' Redleaf Filber, Rotezellar Redleaf Hazelnut, Rote Zeller Filbert, Rote Zeller Hazelnut |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr) |
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