Tree
Turkish Filbert
Corylus colurna
Turkish Filbert leaves
Features
Crisp, dark green summer foliage; edible nuts in a coarsely fringed husk.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil; tolerates alkaline soil and drought.
Cultivars
Mature Height
40-50 Feet
Size
Medium
Mature Form
Oval to broadly pyramidal
Native To:
Europe and Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 7
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Shade
Specimen
Street
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Yellow
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Additional Notes
May be difficult to obtain.
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