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Turkish Filbert

Corylus Colurna

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Overview

The Turkish Filbert, Corylus colurna, is a deciduous tree renowned for its stately, pyramidal form and dense foliage. It reaches up to 50-70 feet tall with a 20-30 feet spread. This hardy tree boasts ornamental, corky bark and large, 3-6 inches long, toothed leaves. It produces edible nuts wrapped in a bristly husk, adding autumnal interest. Ideal for urban settings, it is resilient to pests and diseases.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–7Type TreeClimate Temperate
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — tree for full or half; the Turkish Filbert is an excellent choice for a structured yet naturalistic aesthetic
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — A native of southeastern Europe and western AsiaTurkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — is a stately deciduous tree renowned for its formal appearance and resilience; scientifically known as Corylus, image 54Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — scientifically known as Corylus colurna; tree for full or halfTurkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — inviting yellow in the fall - adding seasonal interest to any landscapeTurkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — this tree stands tall at heights ranging from 50 to 70 feet with a spread of 30 to 40 feet; yellow flowers in the gardenTurkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — With its low maintenance requirements and ability to serve both as a specimen tree or within a grouping, image 65+90

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Betulaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — tree for full or half; the Turkish Filbert is an excellent choice for a structured yet naturalistic aesthetic
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — A native of southeastern Europe and western Asia
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — is a stately deciduous tree renowned for its formal appearance and resilience; scientifically known as Corylus, image 54
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — scientifically known as Corylus colurna; tree for full or half
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — inviting yellow in the fall - adding seasonal interest to any landscape
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — this tree stands tall at heights ranging from 50 to 70 feet with a spread of 30 to 40 feet; yellow flowers in the garden
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — With its low maintenance requirements and ability to serve both as a specimen tree or within a grouping, image 65
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — pyramidal form and dense foliage; inviting yellow in the fall - adding seasonal interest to any landscape
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — It produces edible nuts wrapped in a bristly husk, adding autumnal interest
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — It reaches up to 50-70 feet tall with a 20-30 feet spread; it requires full sun to partial shade exposure, image 49
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its stately
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — Its bark is equally attractive, image 58
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — is a deciduous tree renowned for its stately; this hardy tree boasts ornamental, corky bark and large, 3-6, image 47
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — though they are smaller and harder to extract than those of the common hazelnut; with its low maintenance, image 59
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — pyramidal form and dense foliage
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — is a stately deciduous tree renowned for its formal appearance and resilience
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — offering ecological benefits to your garden.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7; this tree stands tall at heights
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — These nuts attract a variety of wildlife
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — It produces edible nuts wrapped in a bristly husk, adding autumnal interest; a native of southeastern Europe, image 74
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — It reaches up to 50-70 feet tall with a 20-30 feet spread
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — though they are smaller and harder to extract than those of the common hazelnut
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — pyramidal form and dense foliage; inviting yellow in the fall - adding seasonal interest to any landscape, image 71
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — This hardy tree boasts ornamental, corky bark and large, 3-6 inches long, toothed leaves; pyramidal form and, image 73
Turkish Filbert (Corylus Colurna) — These nuts attract a variety of wildlife; it reaches up to 50-70 feet tall with a 20-30 feet spread
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