Tag: Hazel tree

Did you know that hazel catkins are a vital source of early spring pollen for bees and other insects, appearing when few other flowers are available? These humble appendages are not just a sign of the season changing but offer a surprising array of benefits for both the ecosystem and humans.

The hazelnut is the edible nut of the hazel tree, which belongs to the birch family known as Betulaceae. This plant family, comprised of deciduous trees and shrubs, is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere and includes several other well-known species.