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Hazel - Corylus avellana

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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.


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