Turkish hazel
Corylus colurna
RHS AGM 1993; MBG Plant of Merit 2011
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size40 to 80 feet tall30 to 50 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Yellow (male)
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
Turkish hazel (Corylus colurna) is a tree for borders, specimen plantings, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows slowly into a dense tree that can reach 40 to 80 feet tall. Yellow male catkins appear in early to late spring. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with American linden, Lenten rose, and Christmas fern.
Native range
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and 2 more places. See all 6
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Québec, and Rhode I..