Hazel - Corylus avellana
The Hazel is a small deciduous tree that grows to a height of 6m and is found across the UK and Europe.
Hazels can be identified by their rounded leaves with double-serrate margins. They produce single sex catkins, the male are pale yellow and long, whereas the female are small and bright red.
The Hazel is often multi-stemmed, with many stems growing up from ground level, which has historically led to it being used as a useful wood for coppicing.
The nuts ripen in the autumn and are enclosed by a tough, woody shell.
Hazels can be identified by their rounded leaves with double-serrate margins. They produce single sex catkins, the male are pale yellow and long, whereas the female are small and bright red.
The Hazel is often multi-stemmed, with many stems growing up from ground level, which has historically led to it being used as a useful wood for coppicing.
The nuts ripen in the autumn and are enclosed by a tough, woody shell.
