Hazel Tree
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Hazel Tree
Piper longum L.
The Hazel Tree is a small tree that produces delicious hazelnuts. These nuts are great for snacking and can be used in many tasty treats!
Habitat: Woodlands and gardens
Appearance
The Hazel Tree is a bushy, multi-stemmed tree with a spreading canopy. It has roundish, velvety green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. In late winter, slender yellow catkins (male flowers) hang from its branches before the leaves appear, adding a distinct early-season colour.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaGenusPiper
Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Before their leaves appear, fuzzy 'lamb's tail' flowers hang from the branches in winter!
Hazel branches were once used to find underground water – it's called dowsing!
Some ancient people believed hazelnuts could bring good luck and wisdom!
Squirrels work extra hard gathering hazelnuts to hide for their winter snacks!
Special abilities
Ability
Early Pollen Protector
Hazel Tree can release pollen in late winter, helping it reproduce before other trees leaf out and block the wind.
Ability
Endless Stamina
Hazel Tree can regrow from its stump for centuries because its base stores energy, making it very long-lived.
Ability
Nut Factory
Hazel Tree can produce delicious, energy-rich hazelnuts, providing vital food for wildlife and spreading its seeds.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 4-8 m
- Canopy Spread
- 3-7 m
- Edible
- Yes
- Trunk Diameter
- 10-20 cm
- Lifespan
- 50-100 years
- Fruit Type
- Nut
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
eats the nutritious hazelnuts
eaten by
Wood Mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
forages for fallen hazelnuts
parasitizes
Nut Weevil
Curculio nucum
larvae develop inside hazelnut shells
eats
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
browses on young hazel shoots
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Nut Bearing
Nut bearing plants produce hard-shelled fruits, commonly known as nuts, which contain a single seed and are a valuable food source.
Fruit Tree
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Also known as
Corylus avellana
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hazel Tree?
4-8 m
How wide does Hazel Tree spread?
3-7 m
Is Hazel Tree edible?
Yes
How big is Hazel Tree?
10-20 cm
How long does Hazel Tree live?
50-100 years
Where is Hazel Tree usually found?
Woodlands and gardens
What kind of fruit does Hazel Tree produce?
Nut
How fast does Hazel Tree grow?
Medium
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