Turkish Hazel. A conical tree with oval dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Bears yellow catkins late winter. Produces edible hazelnuts in deeply fringed husks in autumn. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 7m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Corylus colurna
A conical tree with oval dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Bears yellow catkins late winter. Produces edible hazelnuts in deeply fringed husks in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Corylus |
|---|---|
| Species | colurna |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Turkish Hazel |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Betulaceae |
| Spread | 7m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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