Vikki56 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Bought a corylus called 'Red Majestic' as I fell in love with it at the garden center. The little card that came with it said its supposed to have leaves on most of the year (when I got it there were sort of catkins) anyway now there doesn't seem to be anything. Its in quite bright sunlight & is watered when the rest of the garden is. I usually go by the leave nature alone to get on with it approach to gardening but getting a bit worried now. Anyone else got one? Any tips? Thank you, Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have an ordinary, not contorted, red hazel but it was a bit miffy for its first year or two. Mine is in a sunny but very sheltered spot and I can't remember what I did watering wise, but given the rain this year I can't think yours is underwatered, unless its in a pot Losing leaves is often a sign of stress, so I suppose you should check its not being eaten by anything, and it does have enough moisture. Did you give it any slow release fertilizer in the planting hole - if not then perhaps apply some in early Spring as it starts into growth. My understanding is that hazels are as tough as old boots, but I presume the contorta varieties are more highly bred and therefore possibly a bit slow to establish and get going. Like you, I belong to the leave well alone school of gardening, so I'd be tempted to monitor it, see how it gets through winter, feed and see what happens next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vikki56 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Excellent, thanks Daphne, I did give it a bit of a feed when I put it in, although I guess that could have leached out. I'll try a bit more. Thank you! Vikki x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
