Hazel Nut Tree/Bush - Corylus avellana - Approx 40/60cm - UK Cell Grown

• Beautiful native tree featuring distinctive yellow catkins in late winter, followed by large heart-shaped leaves and edible hazelnuts in autumn
• Perfect for wildlife gardens, providing food and shelter for birds, bees, and small mammals throughout the year while adding natural charm
• Versatile garden plant that can be grown as a small tree or maintained as a hedge, reaching approximately 4 metres when left natural
• Easy to grow and maintain, responding well to pruning or coppicing, making it ideal for both natural gardens and more formal settings
• Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier

The Common Hazel, also known in some parts of the country as Cobnut or Filbert is a lovely native tree that brings charm and wildlife value to gardens. In late winter, it puts on a magical show with long, dangling yellow catkins that dance in the breeze before the leaves appear. These catkins, often called ?lambs? tails?, are one of the first signs of spring. The large, heart-shaped leaves create a lovely green canopy through summer, turning warm buttery yellow in autumn. Growing as either a large shrub or small tree, it reaches about 4 metres tall if left unpruned. It?s brilliant for wildlife ? birds nest in its branches, bees visit the catkins, and if you?re quick enough to beat the squirrels, you can gather the tasty nuts in autumn. The stems grow in a natural, multi-stemmed way that looks great in natural planting schemes or as part of a hedge. Young stems are bendy and perfect for garden projects like plant supports. Hazel is one of the easiest native trees to grow. It?s happy in most soils and will grow in sun or partial shade, though it fruits better in sunny spots. No special pruning is needed if grown as a tree, but for a bushy hedge or for harvesting stems, cut it back hard in early spring. It responds really well to coppicing (cutting right back to ground level) every 5-7 years if you want to keep it compact or produce straight stems. A yearly mulch with garden compost helps keep the soil moist and feeds the tree. Ultimate height 4?8 metres Time to ultimate height 5?10 years Ultimate spread 4?8 metres