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Corylus colurna Tree

Name: Corylus colurna Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CC.SS.10.1
Price: 67.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Turkish Hazel Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 10L pot

£67.50

£67.50 ~~£75~~

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Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Deciduous with serrated edges

Flowers Long catkins followed by edible nuts in a decorative husk

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Planting & Care

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Description

Corylus colurna is a majestic tree that reveals many features throughout the year and is popular with wildlife, especially squirrels. In the spring, long yellow catkins appear and are followed by edible hazelnuts that have a decorative, fringed husk. Oval green leaves have a toothed or serrated edge and in the autumn they turns striking yellow, before falling. Another interesting feature is the bark that becomes corky and corrugated with age and can sometimes peel.

Known as the Turkish Hazel or Constantinople hazel, this tree will grow to 6 x 4 meters in 20 years. With a conical, upright shape when young, it becomes a symmetrical pyramidal shape as it matures. The branches seem to sweep upwards adding to its striking architectural interest. Corylus colurna will tolerate most positions as long as the soil is moist but well-drained and there is at least partial sun. This hardy nut tree can withstand exposed, cold positions.

AKA Turkish hazel tree, Constantinople hazel tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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