Corylus colurna - 40-60 CM

Description
The Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) is a conical small tree with decorative, brown, round nuts. It produces greenish-yellow flowers arranged in catkins from March to April. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 18 metres and grows to a width of approx. 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, tolerant of urban climates, heat-loving, can be built over

leaves
Attractive golden yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southeast Europe to Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Turkish hazel has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers of Turkish hazel appear in catkins from March to April.

Fruit
The brown, round fruits of Corylus colurna are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Corylus colurna is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.