Common Hazels are small deciduous shrubs. These plants
reach a height of 4 to 8 metres. Common Hazel
has a branched spreading habit. The flowers
are yellow in colour. These give way to
edible nuts. They have
rounded leaves that turn yellow in the autumn.
They have yellow, male catkins in early spring. They are
indigenous to the UK, hence they are often used in wildlife gardens. This plant
enjoys full sun or partial shade. They
prefer well-drained soil and chalky soil. Care needs to
be taken well locating Corylus Avellana because they could overhang public
walkways. Leaf fall may look unsightly
and cause walkways to become slippy. The
fruits whilst edible may be a possible nuisance when in amenity areas. The Corylus
avellana is quite an attractive plant and it produces tasty nuts. These plants
should be pruned hard over winter in order to encourage multi-stem growth and encourage the growth of large
leaves. Corylus
avellana can be used for cottage and informal garden designs. It is a low maintenance plant and extremely
wildlife friendly. For example, it
provides an early source of pollen for bees.
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