Spring: What to look out for #2

Hazel Catkins

Hazel (Corylus avellana) has yellowish drooping male catkins and tiny red bud-like female flowers.  The male catkins appear in January/February.

(January) Male catkins of Hazel (Corylus avellana)

(February/March) Female flower of Hazel (Corylus avellana) showing the red styles

Hazel (Corylus avellana) is monoecious (separate male and female flowers appear on the same plant) with male catkins (referred to as Lamb's tails) appearing in early spring.  The female flowers develop into nuts in the autumn.  Because it is often coppiced it may never reach its full height or spread.

Hazel Twigs cut back in February