Hazel trees (Corylus) are a genus of 26 species, mainly deciduous trees and some large shrubs, that are all native to the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. These trees are also commonly known by their seed, a edible nut called a “Hazelnut”, or a “cobnut”.

Is hazelnut a tree or a bush?

Don’t worry – the word ‘tree’ is a technicality here; hazelnuts are generally grown as a bushy shrub and can be kept to a very manageable size by pruning. If you have the space, try planting a small orchard of hazelnuts, setting trees about 4m (15ft) apart to give them plenty of room.

Are Hazel and hazelnut trees the same?

HazelsFamily:BetulaceaeSubfamily:CoryloideaeGenus:Corylus L.Type species