Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' – Corylus colurna 'VDB Obelisk'

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Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' – Corylus colurna 'VDB Obelisk'

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This selection was found in an existing group of trees at Schijndel (NL) by Mr P.C.M. van den Berk. The tree catches the attention by its slender pyramidal crown. As far as known it attains a height of circa 10 - 12 m. The trunk gets a ridged corky bark at an early stage. The branches also have a soft corky bark. The leaf is wide ovate to round-ovate with a double serrated margin and is woolly haired. The leaf base is strikingly cordate. The inflorescence is formed by male catkins that hang down gracefully and inconspicuous purple-red, female flowers. These appear well before the leaves. The tree gives very few nuts and has a deep going root system. Strong tree that is little susceptible to diseases and is well drought resistant. Hard surfaces are tolerated well too. May become a promising street tree.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (6)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 12 m
Crown
columnar , half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey brown with cork
Leaf
wide ovate, base cordate, dark green, 8 - 12 cm
Flowers
♂ catkins, yellow brown, up to 10 cm long, February/March
Fruits
very few, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, preferably calcareous sandy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Gebr. van den Berk, Sint-Oedenrode, the Netherlands, 1991
Synonyms
Corylus colurna 'Scholten's Obelisk'
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellow February average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk'

Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Corylus colurna TREEVOLUTION® 'VDB Obelisk' blooms in february.
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