Cobnuts and filberts are both similar types of hazelnut. Easy to grow, they are both productive and ornamental and take up little room in the garden. The catkins provide some late winter cheer to the garden. Two varieties should be planted next to one another to ensure cross-pollination. The nuts are usually eaten ‘green’ in September when they are succulent with a delicate flavour. They can also be collected for winter storage and are delicious roasted. Trees are supplied bare rooted and are approximately 90-120cm (3-4ft) tall on despatch. Pot grown cobnut and filbert bushes are available for despatch throughout the year.
Why choose a cobnut tree?
Cobnuts and filberts are remarkably easy to grow and require minimal space, making them perfect for gardens of all sizes. Imagine the joy of harvesting fresh nuts from your very own tree come September, or the winter charm of catkins adorning your garden.
Our range of cobnut trees:
- ‘Cosford’: Renowned for its exceptionally sweet flavour and thin shells, this cobnut bush is a favourite among nut enthusiasts.
- ‘Kentish Cob’: A commercial favourite, this heavy cropping filbert bush produces large, flavourful nuts.
- ‘Purple Filbert’: A stunning ornamental variety with striking red catkins and purple foliage, perfect for adding visual interest to your garden.
- Red Filbert ‘Rote Zellernuss’: Combines beauty and taste with its claret red catkins and delicious red-skinned nuts.
Planting your cobnut tree
For optimal pollination and nut production, we recommend planting at least two different varieties.
To ensure the best start for your cobnut tree, we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting, as recommended by the RHS.
From garden to table
Harvest your cobnuts when the husks begin to turn yellow in late September. Alternatively, store them for winter and enjoy them roasted – a perfect accompaniment to a cosy evening by the fire.
Ready to embark on your nut-growing journey? Browse our selection and find the perfect cobnut or filbert bush for your garden. With Pomona Fruits, you’re not just buying a tree; you’re investing in years of nutty delight and garden beauty.
For better establishment we strongly advise using Rootgrow when planting (as recommended in RHS planting guidelines).
Carriage & packing charges
Our standard delivery charge to mainland UK is £9.95. Some items (where stated) are p&p inclusive. If you are only ordering items that are p&p inclusive, the standard delivery charge does not apply.
Some deliveries to the Scottish Islands, parts of Scotland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Scily Isles may incur surcharges. If a surcharge is applicable, you may not be able to complete your order online. Please telephone us on 01255 440410 for a delivery quotation.
We regret that due to Brexit we are no longer able to deliver to Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and the rest of Europe.
Despatch Dates
Fruit trees, soft fruit bushes, ornamental trees & hedging (bare root)
Fruit trees & soft fruit bushes (pot grown)
Cell Grown Raspberries
Cell grown raspberries are available from mid/late May to late July and will usually be despatched within 14 days.
Strawberry plants (Runners)
Vegetable Plants
Vegetable plants are available from mid May to late July. As a very rough guide, plants ordered before the end of April will usually be despatched by late May. Plants ordered after May will usually be despatched by early June.
Asparagus crowns
Asparagus crowns will be despatched from April to late May. Orders placed during this period will be despatched within 28 days.
Hardware
Biological Controls (Natural Predators) & Bumblebee Hives
Natural Predators and Bumble Bee hives are only despatched at the appropriate time of year (see product description for detailed information). When “in season” they are despatched direct from our supplier in batches on a weekly basis - we send orders to our supplier 12pm Tuesday and they despatch these orders Wednesday the following week. Natural Predators are sent by first class post, bumblebee hives are sent by carrier.