Corylus colurna
Turkish hazel
A medium-sized deciduous tree of symmetrical, conical habit, with slightly lobed broadly-ovate leaves. Pendulous yellow catkins to 8cm in length. Nuts held within a deeply fringed husk
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Corylus are deciduous trees and large shrubs with broad leaves, and showy male catkins in early spring, followed by edible nuts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SE Eur., W Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or graft
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be be susceptible to caterpillars, gall mites, aphids and sawflies. Squirrels like to feed on the nuts
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, silver leaf and powdery mildews
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