Corylus colurna Hedge Best in a moist but

Best in a moist but well-drained loam

opening to reveal creamy-white stained purple insides

irregularly margined with creamy white

large to very large tree with tiered branches sweeping downwards

The initially upright crown gradually spreads with age

Corylus colurna Hedge Best in a moist butTurkish hazel is the largest species of hazel. Its crown has an attractive, pyramidal shape with soft, hairy, rich green leaves. The bark is pale grey buff, with a thick, corky texture. Produces edible hazelnuts in curious, deeply fringed husks in autumn. Its pendant yellow catkins produced in late winter to early spring are a classic harbinger of spring. Very tolerant of difficult urban growing conditions. Hardy. Deciduous.