Les noisetiers : leurs secrets botaniques et leurs légendes.

This hazelnut harvest season gives me the perfect opportunity to introduce you to the common hazel tree, which grows wild in the forests of France. This much-loved shrub has always played an important role in the economies of European peoples, as it was not only cultivated for its nuts but also for its wood. Many legends surround the hazel tree, sometimes seen as a benevolent symbol of fertility, and sometimes as malevolent when transformed into a sorcerer's or divining rod! It has long been a staple in our parks and gardens, and nursery growers have developed numerous cultivars and varieties for ornamental purposes, prized for their foliage and attractive shapes. In this video, I invite you to discover this seasonal shrub and its botanical and legendary secrets. If you'd like to follow me on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Twitter:   / zygop1   Instagram:   / zygop   See you soon, friends, for more botanical discoveries! Kisses.