CORYLUS colurna
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CORYLUS colurna
Commonly known as Turkish hazel
A pyramidical tree with corky corrugated bark and hairy husks on the fruit
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, mites, sawflies, aphids, silver leaf, powdery mildew, honey fungus -
Place of origin
Southeastern Europe, western Asia -
DeciduousBroadly oval, shallowly lobed, dark green leaves to 12cm (4¾in) long, turning yellow in autumn
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Fully hardy
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Lobed
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Height
20m (65ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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TreeProduces pendent, yellow catkins 5-8cm (2-3in) long in late winter. Nuts, in deeply fringed husks, produced in autumn, are edible
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Does well in chalky soils.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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