Hazel (Corylus avellana)

Hazel (Corylus avellana)

Observation - Hazel (Corylus avellana) - UK and Ireland. Description: First Hazel flowers I've seen this year. Most trees still have unopened catkins and closed buds. The

First Hazel flowers I've seen this year. Most trees still have unopened catkins and closed buds. The bright red female flowers are only 2-3mm across and easily overlooked; the yellow/green male catkins are much more obvious and, when fully ripe, emit clouds of pollen.