Autumn 2024Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.
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Kentish Cob hazel trees

Corylus maxima
Kentish Cob hazel nuts

Kentish Cob is the traditional English cob-nut, still grown commercially in parts of Kent. This variety is well-suited to the climate of south-east England, and produces medium-large nuts with a well-regarded flavour.

Kentish Cob hazel trees for sale

Pot-grown

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • PG12-year 7L pot-grown tree £52.00
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Please try next season

Bare-root

  • BR12-year bare-root tree£33.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
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Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

Kentish Cob trees are a bit smaller than some of the modern European varieties.

Be sure to to thin the nuts in the spring, as this variety can become biennial if allowed to over-crop.

History

Kentish Cob is also known as Longue d'Espagne. It belongs to the species Corylus maxima and is therefore a "filbert".


Kentish Cob characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillAverage
  • Self-fertilityNot self-fertile
  • Pollinating othersAverage
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climatesWarm climates

Using

  • Picking seasonMid
  • Keeping (of fruit)2-3 weeks
  • Food usesEating freshCulinaryDual purpose

Problems

  • Disease resistanceGood

Identification

  • Country of originUnited Kingdom

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.