Purple Haze Hazelnut (Shrub Form)

Planting & Care for Hazelnut Trees/Shrubs 

Preparation

• Plant in a spot that gets full sun for best results in the color of the leaves.
• This tree can be planted under power line because of its compact size. 
• Likes well-drained soils
• A rare plant!
• Plant as a specimen in the landscape
• Beautiful fall color with velvty purple leaves turning bronze.

Opening Plant Material

• Containers - Completely saturate all container plants by putting in a larger container of water until stops bubbling, then remove. You're now ready to plant. 
• Illustrations are avaialble if you scroll down and click on the rectangular orange box labeled "Handling & Planting Guidelines". 

Planting

• Dig a hole no deeper than the depth of the container and 6" or more, making sure it’s wider on the sides.
• Slide plant from pot by tapping on the bottom of the pot.
• With shovel or knife trim bottom 2" off of the root ball for plants in plastic containers.
• Rotate the plant to the proper position. Never lift or move plants by the tops.
• Place the root ball in the hole.
• Notice where the base of the trunk flairs out from the tree. This is called the root flair. This root flair should show when the tree is planted. If necessary, add soil under the ball so the root flair is exposed.
• Place fertilizer packets into the bottom of the hole (if purchased). *Use Our Recommended Fertilizer.
• Backfill the hole with soil, making sure the top of the root ball is visible and slightly higher than the soil around it.
• Firm the soil around the plant. Water well to settle soil around the root ball

Pruning - After Planting

• Although it is not essential for container plants to be pruned after planting, a light pruning to remove any broken branches during shipment and improve shape will help the looks of your new planting.

Pruning - Through-out the Season

• This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep.
• It's best to prune it in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.

Watering - After Planting

• Plants typically take approximately 6 weeks to establish new roots in your soil. During this period, water plants as oft en as every 2-4 days at the start and at least a minimum of once per week.
• Beyond the 6 week establishment period, water once per week, unless rains occur.

Watering - Through-out the Season

• After the first season, plants should only be watered during extended periods without rain.
• How do you know if your plants need water? The easiest way to tell is to touch the soil around the roots. If it is moist, there is no need to water. If it is dry, give it a good soaking with the hose end (no nozzle) watering the soil only, not the leaves.

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