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Corylus colurna
Turkish Hazel (Constantinople hazel)
A specimen tree with a symmetrical, pyramidal head, dark green foliage and interesting, fleshy, orange-brown bark. The yellow catkins are followed by spiny, husk-encased clusters of nuts.
- » 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
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Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Flowering Time
| • | Spring |
Habit
| • | Pyramidal |
Landscape uses
| • | Specimen |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Corylus colurna
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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Corylus colurna
A great specimen with its corky bark and well-formed crown, ideal for lawns, as a shade or street tree, especially on dry sites.
