Native trees / Small trees / Hazel
Hazel (Corylus avellana)
A very common woodland tree or shrub that grows under the canopy of other woodland trees. It's history is intertwined to ours through the multitude of uses for the wood
| Latin name | Corylus avellana |
|---|---|
| Family name | Birch |
| Latin family name | Betulaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Average height | 12-15m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Abundant except on water-logged or poor soils. Commonly planted for coppicing |
| Tree lore and folklore | Hazel has a reputation as a magical tree and is protected. A hazel rod is supposed to protect against evil spirits, as well as being used for water-divining or wands. In some parts of England, hazel nuts were carried as charms and/or held to ward off rheumatism. Whilst in Ireland hazel was known as the 'Tree of Knowledge’ and in medieval times it was a symbol of fertility |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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