When does the flowering period begin and end?
In contrast to those of other plants, the hazelnut flowers do not immediately catch the eye. They present themselves early in the year, depending on the variety. This is usually the case before the foliage sprouts - between February and March.
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The male flowers
Both male and female flowers are found on every hazelnut. The male flowers reveal themselves before the female flowers. They usually arise in the autumn of the previous year and overwinter naked in the leaf axils and on the tips of the older shoots.
The male flowers have the following characteristics:
- stand together in twos or four
- are designed like kittens
- are between 8 and 10 cm long
- hang down from the branches
- have yellowish-green pollen (moderate supply)
The female flowers
The female flowers of the hazelnut are extremely inconspicuous. They are bud-shaped and appear after the male flowers. Enclosed by the bud, only its red scars are visible. Since they have no nectar, they are of no interest to the insect world. During their flowering phase, they are pollinated by the male flowers with the help of the wind.
Tips & Tricks
Since the flowers of the hazelnut appear on the older shoots, care should be taken when cutting the plant. Too much pruning leads to the failure of the blossom and thus to the failure of the nut harvest in autumn.
