Plant Details

Corylus colurna

Turkish Hazel

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General Information

Scientific name: Corylus colurna
Also known as: Turkish Hazel

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 20.00 m
Width: 7.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Oil, Tonic, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Oil, Wood, Carbon farming

Description

Seeds: can be consumed raw or cooked. They contain a lot of oil and have a flavor similar to hazelnuts. The seeds ripen from the middle to the end of autumn. If you plan to eat them, it is wise to protect them from squirrels. Unshelled seeds can be stored for up to a year in a cool place and can also be used to make oil.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Semi-open crown