The Hazel tree produces large yellow catkins in early Spring. These are the males flowers and the wind blown pollen fertilizes the small red female

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The Hazel tree produces large yellow catkins in early Spring. These are the males flowers and the wind blown pollen fertilizes the small red female flower to produce hard shell and edible nuts

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Location: Anglesey, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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