Description
Chilean Hazel ... Gevuina avellana or Chilean hazelnut avellano chileno in Spanish … A wonderful under used ornamental evergreen tree with deep rich rich green foliage & many uses … White protea like flowers precede the delicious Chilean Hazelnuts … The tasty nuts are eaten raw, cooked in boiling water or toasted … The nuts are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E and have some very good health benefits , all details easily found online … The tree is frost tolerant to -12 c and is a beneficial plant for honey production and has been used in cosmetics and for many purposes to my surprise… Family:
Proteaceae … Endemic southern Chile and adjacent valleys in Argentina up to 700 metres