Cobnut Collection

The Cob Nut, 1816 (w / c on paper)
AH51537 The Cob Nut, 1816 (w/c on paper) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); Lindley Library, RHS, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Roman. Spain. Empuries. Bowl of fruit. Nuts
Roman. Spain. Empuries. Bowl of fruit (nuts). Late Roman era. Episcopal Museum. Vic

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of ripening nuts, Devon, England, July

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of nuts, Dorset, England, September

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of young leaves, Kent, England, April

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) growing in cut hedgerow at edge of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) field, Thorner, West Yorkshire, England, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) catkins, growing in farmland hedgerow, West Yorkshire, England, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N. P
Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) ancient coppice woodland on limestone pavement, Burren N.P. The Burren, County Clare, Ireland, May

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) habit, with catkins, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of catkins in early spring, shedding pollen for cross-pollination, Dorset, England, February

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) coppice, growing beside old lane, Marywell Lane, Kingcombe, Dorset, England, December

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) old coppiced stool, covered with snow, Picos de Europa, Cantabrian Mountains, Spain, March

Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) close-up of nuts and leaf underside, growing in woodland, Vicarage Plantation, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Aesculus hippocastanum, three cracked Horse Chestnut pods, close up

Pile of pecan nuts, sweet chestnuts, almonds, cobnuts and walnuts

Corylus avellana, Hazlenuts, in and out of shell

Corylus avellana, Cobnuts in and out of husk

Hazel (Corylus avellana) tree, artwork C016 / 3385
Hazel (Corylus avellana) tree. Artwork of a common hazel (Corylus avellana) tree (left), with a close-up showing its hazelnuts (upper right)

Red squirrel, artwork C016 / 3165
Red squirrel. Artwork of a red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) eating a nut in a tree. Red squirrels are omnivorous rodents that live in woodlands across Eurasia

Male catkins of Corkscrew Hazel or cobnut. The catkins arrive in late winter to early spring before mid green leaves
DAD-1887 Male catkins of Corkscrew Hazel or cobnut. Kent garden. March. Corylus avellana "Contorta" The catkins arrive in late winter to early spring before mid green leaves appear

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"The Cob Nut: A Nutty Delight Through History" Step back in time to 1816 with "The Cob Nut" painting, showcasing the timeless appeal of this delectable treat. From Roman Spain's Empuries to the lush countryside of Dorset, England, cobnuts have been enjoyed for centuries. In September, a close-up of Common Hazel nuts in Dorset reveals their irresistible allure. These ancient coppice woodlands on limestone pavement in Burren N. P provide the perfect backdrop for these nutty treasures. As July rolls around, ripening hazelnuts take center stage in Devon, England. Their lusciousness is captured up-close and personal. In April, young leaves emerge in Kent as spring breathes new life into Common Hazels. Male catkins sway gently amidst Vicarage Plantation woodland in Mendlesham while growing harmoniously alongside barley fields and oilseed rape fields at Thorner's edge. The versatility of these trees knows no bounds. March brings forth an enchanting sight as farmland hedgerows burst with hazel catkins across West Yorkshire's picturesque landscapes. Even during February's cold embrace, the bark of Common Hazels stands out against the Suffolk scenery. And finally, as autumn paints its vibrant hues across Vicarage Plantation woodland once more, a single leaf showcases its stunning transformation. From art to nature's wonders and seasonal delights - cobnuts continue to captivate us throughout history and remind us why they are truly cherished gems.