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HI We purchased apple tree James Grieve on the 05/03/2009. We must tell you how pleased we are, it has already developed a nice shape, and has produced 22 well formed apples we are amazed. The tree was value for money. We wish you all well.
Mr & Mrs D S Jones, Great Barr, Birmingham
Supplied as a bare root plants pruned to approximately 2 feet (60 cm) tall including roots.
Available from APPROXIMATELY late November / early DecemberA cobnut hedge is beautiful as well as useful! Not only will it produce edible nuts but it can also be coppiced, each tree has a life span of approximately 80 years, if coppiced this can be extended to hundreds! The wood is used in many different ways including to make bean poles and fences!
The branches are very bendy and are often used in woodland crafts, they have a smooth grey, brown appearance with green, oval leaves which are deciduous. The plants will produce catkins (which are so lovely and our cats like to play with them!) which are wind pollinated.
Are thought to encourage dormice as they eat the nuts and the caterpillars which feed on the leaves as well as woodpeckers, nuthatches, tits, wood pigeons and jays.
The hazel is also thought to be a 'magical' tree and protect from evil spirits and are often used to make wands. In Medieval times it was a symbol of fertility.
The Irish call it the Tree of Knowledge (doesn't seem to have rubbed off on me!)
Also known as Cobnut. Please note that this is a general cultivar and not a named variety.
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