Cobnut and Filbert Trees
Cobnuts and Filberts are a type of cultivated Hazelnut, producing larger fruit than their wild relatives. They are fantastically robust trees that, once established, require little maintenance. When planted in groups, the Cobnut tree or Filbert tree is also an ideal candidate for hedging and shelter, and when sustainably pruned or coppiced, the cuttings, commonly referred to as hazel poles, find a wide variety of uses within the garden, such as bean poles. Commonly grown in Kent.
Cobnuts, filberts or hazelnuts are often eaten green, with a sweet, milky flavour, from August to October, depending on the variety and the weather. They can be eaten raw, cooked as you would a typical hazelnut. Rich in Vitamin B and E as well as being high in calcium, protein and fiber.
Our Cobnut and Filbert trees are supplied as bare root plants during the winter and spring, potted during the summer. They can be pruned and used for hedging or kept as 5–7 foot trees, making them suitable for smaller gardens.
Cobnut Tree 'Webb's Prize Cobnut'
A heavy bearing variety that produces large clusters of gorgeously sweet nuts. Perfect for eating green or allowing to ripen fully. Partially self fertile.
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Supplied as a bare root tree pruned to approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90cm) tall including roots.
Filbert Tree 'Kentish Cob'
The traditional Kentish Cobnut - is actually a Filbert! Large flattened nuts are produced in profusion. Vigorous in habit and heavy cropping.
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Supplied as a bare root tree pruned to approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90cm) tall including roots.
Filbert Tree 'Nottingham Cobnut'
Often misdescribed as a Cobnut. An early cropping variety that produces large richly flavoured nuts. A popular commercial variety. Partially self fertile.
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Supplied as a bare root tree pruned to approximately 2 - 3 feet (60 - 90cm) tall including roots.
