Corylus colurna

Also called Constantinople hazel

Upright, pyramidal form, with horizontal branching and a strong, central leader
Serrated, broad, ovate, semi-glossy, bright green leaves in the summer
Fall foliage is an insignificant yellow
Catkins are followed by spiny, husk-encased clusters of nuts
Corky, tan bark on trunks may flake to reveal an orange-brown inner bark
Bloom Time: Early spring

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Yellow

HEIGHT:
12-15 m

SPREAD:
6-8 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

A great specimen with its corky bark and well-formed crown, ideal for lawns, as a shade or street tree, especially on dry sites.

Additional Notes about Turkish Hazel:

Edible nuts appear in clusters with spiny, hairy husks covering and extending beyond each nut. Nuts may be roasted and eaten by humans, but are usually eaten by squirrels.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Spring

HABIT:
Pyramidal/Columnar

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Yellow
Green (dark)

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen

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