Corylus colurna Hedge The initially upright crown gradually

The initially upright crown gradually spreads with age

Leaves are dark green

opening to reveal creamy-white stained purple insides

Glossy dark green leaves with red stems that retain good green color well into fall

beautiful against the finely-divided

Corylus colurna Hedge The initially upright crown graduallyTurkish 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.