Corylus avellana

Botanical Description

Corylus avellana is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 metres tall. The plant usually forms a dense thicket of erect, much-branched stems, renewing itself by sucker growths from the base[ 1212 Title New Trees Publication Author Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H. Publisher Kew Publishing; London Year 2009 ISBN 1842461737 Description Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades. ]. The plant is cultivated on a large scale in several countries for its edible seeds, the hazel nuts of commerce, and many named forms have been developed. The plant is also used medicinally and has many other uses. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental, with some cultivars having been developed, and it can also be used to make a large informal hedge or screen. Corylus avellana is a widespread species with a large extent of occurrence and common across much of its range. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].