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McDonald Filbert
Scientific Name: Corylus avellana 'McDonald'
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 8'-12'
planting zones
McDonald Filbert plant details
McDonald Filbert is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and winter red and yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF McDonald Filbert
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: betulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: disease-resistant, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for McDonald Filbert
- USDA Zones:
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of McDonald Filbert
Gardening facts about McDonald Filbert plant
How to Grow McDonald Filbert
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- spring
- winter
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-12'
Width: 6'-12'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 8'-10'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12'-20'
Width: 12'-20'
- sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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