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Corylus avellana

Common Filbert

Pale yellow catkins open very early before most other trees and develop into an edible nut.

  • »  Long, heart-shaped, serrated and softly hairy foliage
  • »  Male catkins are pale yellow
  • »  Female are small and red
  • »  The fruit is an oval nut produced in clusters in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:6 m
  • Spread:3 m
Additional Information about Corylus avellana

Bark responds well to coppicing and stems are flexible and can be used for fencing. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Corylus avellana

Hazel can be long-lived and are best grown in a well-drained soil in sun or semi-shaded sites. Fruit is edible.