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 - 06:55 AM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 04:42 AM
| Family | Betulaceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, unknown |
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| Common Name | Hazel Nut |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Red filbert
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| Confidence level | high |