3 X Hazel (infected with Tuber aestivum) / An ideal novelty gift for the truffle enthusiast

Trees ranging from  30- 40 cm  can be purchased subject to availability; postage costs may vary. Hazels (Corylus) are a genus of deciduous trees and large shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The genus is usually placed in the birch family Betulaceae though some botanists split the hazels (with the horn beams and allied genera) into a separate family Corylaceae. They have simple, rounded leaves with double-serrate margins. The flowers are produced very early in spring before the leaves, and are monoecious, with single-sex catkins, the male catkins are pale yellow and 5–12 cm long, and the female ones are very small and largely concealed in the buds, with only the bright-red, 1- to 3-mm-long styles visible. The seeds are nuts 1–2.5 cm long and 1–2 cm diameter, surrounded by an involucre (husk) which partly to fully enclose the nut. This tree is very productive and hardy in Northern European climates and suited to chalky soils with a high pH; the seeds were sourced from a reputable British supplier. 

This tree commonly grows with mycorrhizal fungi; we can supply these trees hosting Tuber aestivum.

Please note: To limit environmental impact of your purchase we have a policy of just providing you with your inoculated truffle tree in limited packaging, with the roots protected in a small bag. If however you state by Ebay message at the time of purchase that you would like your tree dispatched as a gift, this can be arranged at no extra cost; we will cover the roots in a hessian bag and provide you with a certificate of authenticity and a care guide.

We can not dispatch these trees outside UK territories at the moment. Trees supplied by Totally Truffles, larger quantities can be purchased at discounted prices, contact 07958715102 for details.

Guidelines on how to maintain your truffle tree available here

http://www.totallytruffles.co.uk/how-to-maintain-your-truffle-tree.html