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Cob Nut Collection

The cob nut, also known as the hazel or Corylus avellana, is a green shrub tree that offers more than just its delicious nuts

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Hazel Cob-nut Corylus avellana Green Shrub Tree

Hazel Cob-nut Corylus avellana Green Shrub Tree
New, green leaves of Hazel, Corylus avellana

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Hazelnut, Cob nut, Corylus avellana, Detail of leaves growing outdoor on the tree

Hazelnut, Cob nut, Corylus avellana, Detail of leaves growing outdoor on the tree.----

Background imageCob Nut Collection: hazel, cob-nut, corylus avellana

hazel, cob-nut, corylus avellana
0572 Hazel / Cob-nut, Corylus avellana

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Hazelnut (1818) C016 / 5473

Hazelnut (1818) C016 / 5473
Hazelnut (Corylus avellana), also called the cob nut, 19th-century botanical illustration. This artwork is from Pomona Londinensis (1818)

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Corylus avellana L. CXXXVI, hazel

Corylus avellana L. CXXXVI, hazel
An illustrative plate of hazel tree foliage, catkins and fruit from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Corylus avellana, cob nut

Corylus avellana, cob nut
Plate 49 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) leaves, growing in hedgerow on farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) leaves, growing in hedgerow on farmland, Bacton, Suffolk, England, july

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of male catkins, covered with frost in snow covered

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of male catkins, covered with frost in snow covered hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, february

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of bark, Grove Farm Reserve, Thurston, Suffolk, England

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of bark, Grove Farm Reserve, Thurston, Suffolk, England, november

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland habitat with pathway in mist, Merrals Shaw

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland habitat with pathway in mist, Merrals Shaw, Ranscombe Farm Plantlife Reserve, Kent, England, november

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) and Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) habit

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) and Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) habit, growing from crevice in limestone pavement habitat, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, june

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppiced woodland habitat, Combs Wood Reserve, Combs Ford, Suffolk, England, april

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of leaves, growing in ancient woodland

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of leaves, growing in ancient woodland, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced woodland, Barking Tye, Suffolk, England, april

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of leaf, growing in hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of leaf, growing in hedgerow, Bacton, Suffolk, England, may

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of female flower with red stigmas and male catkin

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of female flower with red stigmas and male catkin, Dorset, England, february

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) habit, growing in hedgerow at edge of arable field, Bacton

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) habit, growing in hedgerow at edge of arable field, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppiced ancient woodland habitat, Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England, november

Background imageCob Nut Collection: Hazel nuts

Hazel nuts on a hazel tree (Corylus avellana). Hazel nuts grow from bracts (green, spiky) in bunches of between one and four. The nuts ripen in September and October. Photographed in August


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The cob nut, also known as the hazel or Corylus avellana, is a green shrub tree that offers more than just its delicious nuts. This versatile plant has been used for centuries in alternative medicine and therapy due to its numerous health benefits. With its intricate leaves growing outdoors on the tree, the cob nut showcases nature's beauty at its finest. The close-up of these leaves in ancient woodland reveals their stunning details and adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. Not only is the cob nut a treat for our taste buds, but it also serves as an alternative resource for various purposes. Its bark can be used in crafts or even as firewood during those cozy winter nights. Additionally, this remarkable plant has been utilized in alternative therapies to promote overall well-being. In harmony with other trees like the common ash, the common hazel stands tall and proud. Their combined presence creates breathtaking habitats that are home to countless species of flora and fauna. During summer months, you can find common hazel leaves thriving in hedgerows on farmland across England. These vibrant green foliage add color and life to their surroundings while providing shelter for small creatures seeking refuge. Even when covered with frost in snow-covered hedgerows during winter, male catkins of the common hazel remain resilient. Their delicate appearance contrasts beautifully against the harshness of their environment—a true testament to nature's ability to adapt and survive. As November arrives, Grove Farm Reserve becomes adorned with strikingly textured bark from these majestic trees. The rough exterior tells tales of resilience and strength while adding character to this Suffolk countryside gem. So next time you come across a cob nut or enjoy some hazelnuts as a snack, take a moment to appreciate all that this humble tree provides—beauty, sustenance, healing properties—and remember how intertwined we are with nature's wonders.