<I>Corylus avellana</I> (IMAGE) Helmholtz Association Caption The first species thought to have arrived in Australia is the common hazel (Corylus avellana), which was first sold at Australian tree nurseries in 1803. Credit Stefan Klotz/UFZ Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.