Turkish Hazel, Constantinople hazel
Corylus colurna
This large ornamental hazel with a strong pyramidal form is valued for its pendulous catkins in late winter, attractive summer foliage, and edible nuts produced in autumn.
- 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.
- Commonly used for specimen.
- Grows best in full sun to partial shade.
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