The trees in this scheme

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:

• Birch tree
• Hornbeam 
• Crab apple

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:

• Planting your free trees

Last updated: 15/11/2024 12:03