• Corylus avellana L. - Hazel - Betulaceae

© Stan Beesley

© Alan Hill

© Fiona McCrory

(Map updated: March 2008)

Hazel is one of our commonest shrubs and small trees. It produces conspicuous "lamb's-tails" (male catkins) on the bare wood in very early spring. An edible nut is produced in autumn. Common in hedges, scrub and woodland.

All names: Corylus avellana L.

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