Corylus colurna
Turkish Hazel
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Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Description
C. colurna is native from Southeast Europe into Western Asia. They can be grown as a single- or multi-trunked tree. It produces small clusters of edible nuts. It flourishes in areas with hot summers and cold winters.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Blooming
Bears yellow catkins followed by nuts.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Growth
Deciduous trees and shrubs. Plants in this genus will range 5-50 ft. tall. Does best in sun or partial shade. Species with colored leaves should be grown in full sun. Grow smaller species in a shrub border. Larger species make good specimen trees.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Planting
Sow seeds as soon as ripe in a seedbed. Graft in winter.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Pest
Tent caterpillars, bud mites, and webworms. Other problems include blight, canker, dieback, powdery mildew, mushroom rot, rust, and fungal leaf spots.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Interesting facts
C. avellana 'Contorta' produces twisted shoots that are used in flower arrangements.
Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna) - Soil and irrigation
Most species require regular water. Does best with well-draining, alkaline soils.
