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Corylus avellana - Hazel

Corylus avellana
Hazel, Common Hazel

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The carriers were none too gentle with my plants... Despite its condition on arrival, this hazel has recovered well and, six months after planting, it looks magnificent. Bought as a companion for a purple hazel to help it bear fruit, it's the finer of the two.

Anne-Marie, 22/04/2026

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Corylus avellana, a fruit tree with yellow and bright red flowers.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
5 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34.5°C
Dry resistance
Good
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Corylus avellana, or hazel, is a monoecious fruit tree (male and female flowers on the same plant). The male flowers appear on the plant in summer and open in February-March. They are pendulous catkins, yellow in colour and measuring 4 cm in length. They are highly decorative. The female flowers open in March-April. They take the form of a 6 to 8 mm bud with bright red stigmas at the tip.

The deciduous foliage appears in May. It gives Corylus its bushy appearance. The soft green leaves measure 6 to 10 cm. The fruits are achenes known as hazelnuts. They are yellow-green, then turn brown when mature. Grouped in clusters of 1 to 4, they measure 2 cm in diameter. Harvesting takes place at the end of August and the beginning of September.

This hazel originates from Europe, Asia Minor and Algeria. Fast-growing, it can reach 5 m at maturity and live for up to 60 years. It is a very hardy shrub. It grows equally well as a specimen or in a group. It can be used as an informal hedge or windbreak. In Europe, it is also easily found as a bonsai. The hazel takes its name from Avelino, an Italian town known for its hazelnuts.

It is supplied bare-root in a small size, allowing you to create hedgerows or mixed hedges economically.

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Hazel, Corylus: planting, pruning and care
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by Eva 13 min.
Hazel, Corylus: planting, pruning and care
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Corylus avellana - Hazel in pictures

Corylus avellana - Hazel (Flowering) Flowering
Corylus avellana - Hazel (Foliage) Foliage
Corylus avellana - Hazel (Plant habit) Plant habit
Corylus avellana - Hazel (Harvest) Harvest

Plant habit

Height at maturity 5 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Habit irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time February to April
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause respiratory allergy due to pollen

Botanical data

Genus

Corylus

Species

avellana

Family

Betulaceae

Other common names

Hazel, Common Hazel

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 788811

Planting and care

Corylus avellana thrives in sun and partial shade in summer. Plant it in any well-drained soil. For good fruiting, plant at least two varieties together. In late autumn, open up the base by cutting out awkward branches.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -34.5°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture all types, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture all types, Moist soil
Dry resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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