Corylus colurna (Turkish filbert, Turkish hazel)
Corylus colurna is a deciduous tree native to Southeastern Europe, Asia Minor, Western Asia. It has a unique huge pyramidal shape it has a thick short trunk under the huge horizontal dense branches. It has a fairly moderate to slow growth rate. This tree is highly valued by landscape artichects. The leaves are dark green and turn pale yellow before they fall. It has can be used as specimen or shade. It is also pollution tolerant and can be planted in urban context, but litter will be an issue in this case.
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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By Botaurus (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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French Name: Noisetier de Byzance
Arabic Name: بندق تركي
Pronunciation: KORE-ih-lus koh-LUR-nuh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Southeastern Europe, Asia Minor, Western Asia
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Heat Zones: 4 to 7
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 7
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Uses: Specimen, Shade, Pollution Tolerant / Urban
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Pyramidal, oval
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Dense
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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By Botaurus-stellaris (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By No machine-readable author provided. Rob Hille assumed (based on copyright claims). [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Lottis 80 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (travail personnel) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Botaurus (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Alternate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 10 - 20
Leaf Shape: Obovate
Leaf Margins: Double Serrate
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Catkin
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green, Yellow
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Nut
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green, Brown
Seasons: Spring
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By Botaurus-stellaris (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By No machine-readable author provided. Rob Hille assumed (based on copyright claims). [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Lottis 80 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (travail personnel) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Botaurus (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Jean-Pol GRANDMONT (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes
Life Span: More than 50
Diseases: Generally disease free
Edible Parts: Fruit
Pests: Generally pest free
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting