This Hazel was found in the woodlands of Chorlton Ees. Hazels are often no more than a small multi stemmed shrub but can grow into a larger tree with a shrubby crown and a short but thick and gnarled bole. It is immensely important for wildlife due to its edible leaves and fruits.
The leaves are rounded and grow up to 10cm long with a heart shaped base and pointed tip. They are toothed and the upper surface is hairy and on the underside it has white hairs that grow off the veins.
The male catkins grow up to 8cm long and hang down in bunches. In early spring they are a yellow colour.
The branches are upright to spreading. The twigs are covered with stiff hairs and the buds are oval and smooth.
This is a multi stemmed Hazel which could be a result of coppicing where the bole is cut in young trees and grows with multiple thinner trunks.
The bark is smooth and often shiny. It peels in thin papery strips.
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