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Trees
Hazel
(Corylus)
Summary
| Order | Family | Genus |
|---|---|---|
| Fagales (Beeches)
(Fagales) |
Birch Family
(Betulaceae) |
Hazel
(Corylus) |
Overview
Hazel is widespread throught the UK. Hazelnuts are often hard to come by as squirrels and alike get there first but the tree has many other uses. Its a very hardy plant so can be found growing in all soil types.
Bushcraft:
Good tree to know as it has many uses.
Species
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
Click below for more information of individual species at Plants For A Future website (PFAF.org)
General Info
| Description | Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Season | Deciduous | |
| Edible | Yes | See below. |
| Uses | High | See below. |
| Burnability | Good | Burns well but quickly |
| Hardness Rating | 48 | Rough scale of hardness from 0 - 100
(Zero being the softest wood and one hundred being the hardest) |
Gallery and Identification
Resources
- Firewood
- Building material
Skills
- Friction fire
- Traps
- Spears
- Fishing poles
Food
- Seed - The amazing hazlenut. Can be eaten raw or cooked. Oil and milk can be obtained from the seed too.