Corylus colurna Turkish hazel (Betulaceae) Deciduous tree

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Corylus colurna
Turkish hazel
Deciduous tree
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The Corylus colurna plant species is found in S.E. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Betulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Turkish hazel.

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Latin Name:  Corylus colurna
Common Name:  Turkish hazel
Family:  Betulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:  7

Habitat:  Shady mixed forests, 1000 - 1800 metres in E. Asia[74]. Found at altitudes up to 3000 metres in the Himalayas where it is found mainly on northerly aspects and in shady places[146, 158].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, but is in general more productive of seeds when grown on soils of moderate fertility[11, 200]. It does less well in rich heavy soils or poor ones[11, 63]. Does well in a loamy soil[11]. Very suitable for an alkaliine soil[11], but it dislikes very acid soils[17]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.3 to 7.3. Once established, this is a very drought resistant tree[183]. It does not produce suckers[183]. Plants are fairly wind tolerant[1, 11]. A very ornamental tree[1]. Members of this genus bear transplanting well and can be easily moved even when relatively large[11]. The turkish hazel is occasionally cultivated for its edible seed[46, 61, 158]. This species is also useful in hybridizing with C. avellana in order to develop superior fruiting cultivars[183].

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