Exotics & Ornamentals

Hazelnut Barcelona is a vigorous, fruiting bush with large, deeply veined, lance-shaped, green leaves and massed clusters of elongated creamy yellow male catkins and small, magenta, spider-like female flowers in winter. The blossoms are followed by edible, high-quality, delicious nuts encased in slightly elongated shells in late summer and autumn. Whilst Barcelona is self-pollinating, it is recommended to plant two different varieties for satisfactory fruiting. Barcelona can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

This absolutely stunning Yellow-Stemmed Dogwood makes a bold statement during the winter months with its vibrant yellow stems. This species shows off typical leathery green leaves during the warmer months, and attractive white flowers followed by white berries in summer. The autumn foliage of this delightful shrub is golden yellow before dropping to show off the amazing coloured stems. Dogwoods are very easy to grow and require a minimum of care. They suit both formal and cottage-type gardens as specimen pieces, informal hedges or mass plantings. Note that the brightest coloured stems come from the current years’ stem growth, so a heavy prune in spring will reward you with amazing stem beauty in autumn/winter.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Grows well in a sunny to partly shaded position.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m