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Hazel seedling (likely)
Lifted and potted separately, 1 Oct 2026

Hazel seedling (likely)

Corylus avellana (likely)

Lifted from the cherry's pot and potted separately. Hairy reddish stem, blunt rounded buds and crinkled, toothed leaves point to hazel, so not a weed. Spring leaves should confirm.

Common name
Hazel seedling (likely)
Section
Propagation
Spot
Patio (sheltered in the Norway spruce's pot)
Soil
Potting mix
Options
Potential

If it is hazel: a coppiced garden shrub for nuts and bean poles, a container specimen or a bonsai experiment.

From
Volunteer from the cherry pot, Oct 2026
Age
About 1 year (best guess)
Next repot
tbc
Edible
✅ Yes: Hazelnuts, in several years, squirrels permitting.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
Estimate after identification
RHS guide

Care & updates

  1. Identification

    Stem and bud close-ups point to hazel (Corylus avellana): hairy reddish stem, blunt rounded buds, crinkled toothed leaves. Spring leaves should confirm.

  2. Lifted and potted

    Removed from the cherry’s pot and potted separately. Part of the taproot was lost during lifting; a section remained, along with fine feeder roots near the stem.

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