Corylus avellana \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 is one of the best-known and most highly regarded hazelnut varieties from Italy. This productive hazelnut bush is renowned worldwide for its large, round nuts with an excellent flavour and a thin shell that is easy to crack. It is no surprise that this variety is widely used in the production of high-quality chocolate, pralines and other delicacies.<\/p>\n
This hazel also thrives in the Dutch climate. Thanks to its good hardiness and reliable growth, it is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of edible gardens, food forests and growing their own nuts.<\/p>\n
Why choose Corylus \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Large, round, top-quality hazelnuts Contents of this product<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 1 x Corylus avellana \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 \u2013 Italian hazel The plant is supplied in a nursery pot and will continue to grow after planting. The height on delivery is approximate and may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.<\/p>\n About growth and nuts<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 grows into a broad, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, reaching a height of around 3 to 4 metres. The plant forms a lovely rounded crown with fresh green, serrated leaves that turn yellow in autumn.<\/p>\n Early in the year, usually between January and March, the delicate yellow catkins appear. These not only give a sense of early spring, but also herald the start of the subsequent nut harvest.<\/p>\n Hazelnuts ripen in early autumn. When they are fully ripe, they fall out of their shells onto the ground of their own accord. The nuts are beautifully round, easy to shell and have a deliciously rich, aromatic flavour. They are ideal for eating fresh, roasting or using in cakes, desserts and other dishes.<\/p>\n Care<\/strong><\/p>\n This hazelnut thrives best in a sunny to semi-shaded position. The plant thrives in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and grows exceptionally well in sandy soil, light clay or other humus-rich soils.<\/p>\n After planting, it is important to water regularly until the plant is well established. Once established, the shrub can tolerate dry spells reasonably well.<\/p>\n To ensure healthy growth and a good nut yield, organic fertiliser or fruit tree fertiliser can be applied annually.<\/p>\n Prune<\/strong><\/p>\n Hazel bushes require little pruning. If necessary, older branches or shoots growing inwards can be removed in winter to keep the shrub open and healthy.<\/p>\n Removing a few old branches from time to time keeps the plant healthy and encourages the growth of new fruiting wood.<\/p>\n Winter care<\/strong><\/p>\n Corylus \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 is extremely hardy and perfectly suited to the Dutch climate. The plant withstands cold winters without any problems and sprouts vigorously again in spring.<\/p>\n As flowering takes place early in the year, the catkins can sometimes be seen as early as the middle of winter.<\/p>\n Pollination<\/strong><\/p>\n Although \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 bears both male and female flowers, cross-pollination with another hazelnut variety usually results in significantly better fruit set.<\/p>\n Good pollinators include, amongst others, Corylus \u2018Jefferson\u2019<\/strong> and Corylus \u2018Webb\u2019s Prize Cob\u2019<\/strong>. Combining several hazelnut varieties often results in a larger and more reliable harvest.<\/p>\n For lovers of nuts from their own garden<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019 is an excellent choice for anyone who enjoys harvesting their own hazelnuts. The plant combines beautifully with other hazel trees, walnut trees, chestnut trees and fruit trees, and fits perfectly into a food forest, orchard or natural garden.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u2022 Corylus avellana \u2018Tonda di Giffoni\u2019
\u2022 Excellent sweet and full-bodied flavour
\u2022 A high-yielding Italian variety
\u2022 Ideal for food forests and orchards
\u2022 Highly hardy and easy to look after
\u2022 Also attractive as an elegant multi-stemmed shrub<\/p>\n
\u2022 Pot size: 12 cm
\u2022 Height on delivery: approx. 30 cm (approximate)<\/p>\n
\u2022 Dutch name: Italian hazelnut
\u2022 Distinctive thanks to its large, round, top-quality hazelnuts
- Adult height approx. 300-400 cm
- Position: sun to semi-shade
- Hardiness: very hardy<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":40209,"template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[262,233,1033,1031,3193],"product_tag":[1736,1037,5328,5327,1735,1497,5331,1277,5332,1034,5330,4167,5329,1734,1731,610,2919,351,5333],"class_list":["post-78037","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bomen-struiken","product_cat-fruitbomen","product_cat-hazelnoten","product_cat-notenbomen","product_cat-sierbomen","product_tag-bestuiver","product_tag-corylus-avellana","product_tag-corylus-avellana-tonda-di-giffoni","product_tag-corylus-tonda-di-giffoni","product_tag-culinaire-noten","product_tag-droogtetolerant","product_tag-eetbare-notenstruik","product_tag-fruitboom","product_tag-hazelaar-tuin","product_tag-hazelnoot","product_tag-hazelnoot-kopen","product_tag-hazelnootstruik","product_tag-italiaanse-hazelnoot","product_tag-italiaanse-keuken","product_tag-nootachtige-smaak","product_tag-tuinplant","product_tag-voedselbos-plant","product_tag-winterhard","product_tag-winterharde-hazelaar","pa_bloeimaanden-februari","pa_bloeimaanden-januari","pa_bloeimaanden-maart","pa_ewd_uwcf_colors-groen-2","pa_groeihoogte-300-cm","pa_pot-1-liter-pot-2","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"\n