Which side does a hazelnut sprout from, the pointy end or flat side?

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Ok. What side? Would you like to know how many petals a dandelion has?

[mod says] This is an edited version of the question. It should be more clear now.

no not interested in dandelions..my question is what side does a hazelnut seedling come out of the nut the pointed end like MOST seeds or the flat section where roots are normally sprout from…I just want to make sure as I don’t want to have to change a logo for a client after they have spent a few hundred on printing…...don’t waste my time if you aren’t going to give me a proper answer.

@celticcollective There really isn’t any need for that .
And the client would have told you what they wanted , if you really wanna know use google

@sandystrachan, this is harder to find on Google than you would think…

This site is about germinating hazel, and has a photo of seedlings, but it’s hard to tell.

I found These two images, both of which show the sprout emerging from the end opposite the point.

Edit: wait, no, the painting does look more like the sprout is on the point end, while the photo definitely looks like the spout is opposite the point. Confusion!

Interestingly enough, I can’t find any clear photos or diagrams of hazelnuts sprouting– but if other nuts are anything to go by, it’s definitely the pointy side. Search for photos of macadamia nuts and acorns sprouting, and it should be obvious.
@Harp The first drawing is definitely sprouting from the point, the photo is kind of hard to tell.

After some more research, I’m getting the impression that where the sprout emerges from the nut actually depends on where the hard seed coat (“shell”) happens to fracture. The sprout will always emerge from the kernel inside the coat at the point end, but it will then have to find its way out through any opening it can use in the hard seed coat. The coat may fracture in any number of places according to the mechanical forces at play, and the sprout will have to seek out those openings.

I think it’s the pointy end, just going with my gut

thanks pandora..@sandy – this IS harder to find on google then you would think… I have even rung botanists here in Australia who have had like 30 years experience and because hazel trees aren’t really good at growing here they didn’t really know much, they just said as a general rule with any seed it sprouts from the pointy end and the roots come from the flat end where it was attached to the tree. It was my idea for the clients logo which they loved and said yeah go for it so am just doing my homework…...also thanks harp I appreciate your answer!!