The Common Hazel is a fruiting tree, giving off what is
known as the hazelnut. It is botanically known as Corylus avellana. In width and height it typically grows to about
5m and fruits over the summer, allowing for the picking of its fruit in late summer
and in autumn. It is self-fertile, using both male and female flowers to
pollinate by wind.
It is a deciduous tree that is hardy, being able to grow in
sand, loam and clay soils regardless if they are acidic, neutral or alkaline
but does prefer moist soils. The common hazel can tolerate strong wind yet has
a dislike for acidic soils and a lack of tolerance to frost.
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