Almost all hazelnuts consumed in North America are sourced from either Oregon or Turkey. Yet, hazelnut trees are native to the eastern half North America from Louisiana to Georgia in the south, to Manitoba and Quebec in the north.

Where are hazel trees found?

The Common Hazel Corylus avellanais a small tree or shrub found in woodlands and hedgerows. It is native to Britain and grows throughout Europe and Western Turkey.

Do hazel trees grow in Britain?

Hazel grows across much of Europe, parts of north Africa and western Asia. In the UK it’s often found in the understorey of lowland oak, ash or birch woodland, and in scrub and hedgerows.