Corylus colurna – Turkish hazel, Turkish filbert

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Corylus colurna – Turkish hazel, Turkish filbert

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A big tree with a straight, upright trunk and a wide ovoid, later often wide conical crown. This trunk gets a ridged, corky bark at an early stage. Branches too, have a soft corky bark. The leaf is wide and obovate with a double serrated margin. It is woolly haired. The inflorescence shows thick, up to 12 cm long, male catkins that hang down gracefully and inconspicuous reddish female flowers. They appear well before the leaves. The edible nuts are surrounded by capriciously grown glandular husks and are circa 2 cm across. C. colurna has a deep-rooting root system. It is a very strong tree that is little susceptible to diseases. It is drought tolerant and it also withstands hard surfaces well.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
25-30 clearstem
∅80cm / 360KG
Wire rootballed
£ 1.103,00
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Root ball size
∅80cm / 360KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Stock
Limited stock
30-35 clearstem
∅90cm / 550KG
Wire rootballed
£ 1.416,00
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Root ball size
∅90cm / 550KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
40-45 clearstem
∅110cm / 800KG
Wire rootballed
£ 2.528,00
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Root ball size
∅110cm / 800KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
45-50 clearstem
∅120cm / 1000KG
Wire rootballed
£ 2.879,00
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Root ball size
∅120cm / 1000KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
50-60 clearstem
∅130cm / 1500KG
Wire rootballed
£ 4.421,00
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∅130cm / 1500KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Stock
Limited stock
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Price
Amount
Delivery period
300/350 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 399,00
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Root ball size
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Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
350/400 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 543,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Limited stock
400/450 multistem
Wire rootballed
£ 697,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Stock
Available
700/800h, multistem with raised stems
Wire rootballed
£ 2.381,00
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
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Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
20 m
Width
10-12m
Crown
wide ovoid to wide conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, flaking in small plates
Leaf
wide obovate, dark green, 8 - 12 cm
Flowers
♂ catkins, yellow brown, ± 12 cm, ♀ inconspicuous, February/March
Fruits
edible nuts in capriciously grown husks, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, preferably calcareous sandy soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
south-east Europe, Asia-Minor
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellow February average growing Conspicuous bloom all species valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Corylus colurna

Corylus colurna can eventually reach a height of 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Corylus colurna is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Corylus colurna is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Corylus colurna with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Corylus colurna blooms in february.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.