Corylus colurna
Tree Hazel
Common names: Turkish Hazel, Tree Hazelnut
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Description
The tree hazel grows into a stately, conical tree rather than a shrub, making it a popular heat- and drought-resistant urban tree. Its nuts are smaller and harder than those of the garden hazel, yet tasty. As a pollinator, it also benefits nearby hazel shrubs.
Care instructions
Plant the tree hazel in a sunny spot; it is low-maintenance and tolerates both drought and compacted soils. Plant it in autumn (October, week 43) and give it space, as it will grow larger with age. Pruning is rarely necessary, remove only problematic or diseased branches in winter.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, well-drained, humus-rich, lime-loving
Feeding
Medium feeder
Pruning
Companion planting
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From the magazine
Turkish Hazel: A Slim Street Tree, a Grafting Rootstock and Nuts on the Side
The Turkish hazel is not just a bigger hazel bush but a sturdy tree: a wind-firm street tree, the classic grafting rootstock for hazelnuts and, come autumn, a handful of nuts as well.
Harvesting, drying and storing nuts without mould
You harvest nuts at fruit fall, not off the tree. How to dry walnut and hazelnut correctly and store them cool so they do not go mouldy or rancid.