Honey bees
Nectar value
Unknown
Pollen value
Low
Pollinator plant
Hazel
Corylus avellana
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Agroforestry database
Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Nut tree, Shrub
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 6.00 m high × 3.00 m wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 4-8
- Moisture
- Moist
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Partial shade, Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Oil, Seed
- Functions
- Basketry, Charcoal, Cosmetic, Hedge, Oil, Timber, Pollinator plant, Carbon farming
- Edibility
- 5 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 2 out of 5
Hazelnuts are roasted and often used in bread, cakes, cookies, and candies. They are also delicious to eat raw and can even be processed into plant-based milk. These seeds are rich in oil and mature in the middle to late autumn. To protect them from squirrels, it is wise to store them properly in a cool place, without their shells. This way, the seeds remain good for at least 12 months. A clear yellow edible oil is extracted from the seeds, which is perfect for salad dressings, baking, and more.