The trees in our scheme
Hazel tree
![Picture displaying a mature and a young hazel tree for the free trees scheme 2023](http://www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/images/Free_trees___Hazel_tree.jpg)
An excellent choice for an urban garden as it is small, colourful, shade tolerant, and resistant to air pollution. Long yellow lamb's tail catkins appear in mid-February, followed by bright green leaves in the summer, and hazelnuts in the autumn. These nuts are food for local wildlife, including jays, woodpeckers, and nuthatches.
Growing/planting information:
- Normal mature height: 10 metres
- Safe planting distance from buildings: minimum five metres
- Estimated growth: 40cm to 60cm per year
- Estimated life span: 80 years plus
Trees available:
Planting your trees
Please read our planting information to ensure you have the space to plant a hazel tree, and understand the maintenance that will be needed:
Ordering your trees
To order trees online, and for more information about our free trees scheme, please visit:
Last updated: 26/10/2023 10:32