Turkish Hazel
Corylus colurna
EdibleZones 4–8canopy
Corylus colurna, the Turkish hazel, is a deciduous tree native to Eurasia.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
foodnutwindbreakwildlife
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedgraftingmoderate
When: Sow seed autumn (stratify)
A single-trunk hazel that makes a proper tall tree; tough, drought-tolerant, and a good cobnut.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.