Corylus avellana ‘Red Filbert’

A cultivar of Corylus avellana L. ‘Husk hairy, longer than the nut. Nut of medium size, ovate. Shell thick. Kernel full, covered with a red skin.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.132/1860].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

Probably the Scarlet Filbert of the Pomona Brittanica [PB pl.73/1812]. No doubt an old variety but I have no information on its history.

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed only as an Addendum to the 1857 catalogue as Red filbert.

 

 

Notes

Published Apr 25, 2010 - 04:55 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 02:42 PM

Figured is a cluster of elongated nuts with medium length husks and a red kernel. Pomona Britannica pl.73, 1812.

Corylus avellana ‘Scarlet Filbert’ | PB pl.73/1812. Probably identical to Red Filbert.

 

More details about Corylus avellana ‘Red Filbert’
Family Betulaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, unknown
Synonyms
  • Red Hazel
  • Landschippen
  • Avelenier Rouge
  • and others

 
Common Name

Hazel Nut
Name in the Camden Park Record

Red filbert

 

 
Confidence level high