Multi-stem Trees
Corylus avellana
Hazel
A naturally multi-stemmed British native, Corylus avellana brings late-winter catkins, autumn nuts and a relaxed woodland character to the garden.
Golden catkins in late winter
Hazelnuts in autumn, loved by wildlife
Native, with great wildlife value
A natural multi-stem habit
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Multi-stem tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Seasons of interest
Late winter catkins, autumn nuts and colour
Eventual size
Typically 4 to 8 m tall
Position
Full sun or partial shade
Soil
Most soils, including chalk and clay
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Available
A range of sizes and forms. Ask our team for current specimens and pricing.
Why we love it
Hazel is one of the first trees to bring the garden to life each year, with lemon-yellow catkins dancing on bare stems in late winter.
It grows naturally as a multi-stem, so it has an easy, woodland grace, and it is a valuable plant for birds, insects and small mammals.
How to use it
Perfect for naturalistic and woodland-style gardens, wildlife gardens and the back of large borders. Underplant with spring bulbs, ferns and woodland perennials.
Planting and aftercare
Plant between autumn and spring and water through the first summer. Hazel responds beautifully to pruning: remove a few of the oldest stems at the base in late winter to keep it fresh and open.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, Corylus avellana is a British native and an excellent tree for wildlife.
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Yes. Removing some of the oldest stems at ground level every few years, known as coppicing, keeps it healthy and vigorous.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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Yes, and we would love you to. Every multi-stem tree is individual, with its own branch structure and character, so we always encourage customers to choose by eye. Our largest specimens are held at our Row Town showroom in Surrey. Walk in any time during opening hours, or book a Genus Bar appointment with one of our specialists. If you can’t visit, we are happy to send photographs of individual trees.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide. Deliveries are arranged by our dedicated in-house operations team, and larger specimens can be offloaded by HI-AB or Moffett where needed. We will always agree the most suitable option with you before delivery.
All our multi-stem trees
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Corylus avellana
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.