If you have a garden with some space and you want to plant a fruit tree, you can think of a hazel, a wonderful specimen that will give you shade during the summer season while it does not grow more than 6 meters, making it ideal for gardens that are not too extensive.
Do you want to know more information about hazelnut? It belongs to the family of Betulaceae and gender Corylus, which has about 15 species of trees and shrubs among which the Corylus maxima, Corylus colurna and Corylus avellana stand out. Hazelnut leaves are deciduous and it is a very beautiful tree in autumn because before falling its leaves turn an intense yellow color, very pleasant to the eye.
In addition, it is a tree that gives us beautiful dark-colored bud-shaped flowers that are complemented by its wonderful fruits: the tempting ones. hazelnuts, so used in gastronomy.
If you want to plant a hazelnut, you should know that it needs lots of natural light so you should place it, if possible, in full sun, although it will also grow if it is in a semi-shady place. Moreover, it is a temperate tree It doesn't tolerate high temperatures, but it does tolerate cold and frost. It's best to plant it in soil with very good drainage and humus, with autumn being the best time for planting. For more information on how to grow this tree, you can consult our Complete guide to growing hazelnuts.
As for watering, you need abundant water so you have to water frequently so that the soil is always humid, always avoiding puddles. To nourish it, nothing better than a mineral fertilizer during flowering and another in the middle of autumn. Ideally, it should be organic fertilizer, such as manure. If you want to know more about the type of fertilizer that hazel trees need, you can read our article on the hazelnut care guide.
Finally, remember that hazelnuts need pruning during the first two years of their life. This will help the tree grow healthily and produce optimal fruit. If you have questions about how long it takes to bear fruit, check out our article on How long does it take for a hazel tree to bear fruit?.
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