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shrubWind-pollinated; plant two varieties for good nut set. Catkins appear in late winter — one of the first signs of spring. Coppice every 7–10 years to rejuvenate.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
Well-draining, slightly alkaline — tolerates most soils
Also a perennial — same seasonal rhythm as Hazelnut
