Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut

Corylus colurna

Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut (Corylus colurna) is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide, and needs low to medium water.

low to medium water40–60 ft tall and 25–35 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant

Photos

Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut (Corylus colurna) — no rights reserved

Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut (Corylus colurna) — mature form — (c) Sean Crocker, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut (Corylus colurna) — foliage — (c) Sean Crocker, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended for Most Sites
Botanical name: Corylus colurna
Variety / cultivar: Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut
Type: Tree
Mature size: 40–60 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide
Water needs: low to medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate

Site factors to consider

Watch: Transplants

Planting & establishment

Water deeply every 7–10 days through the first 2 summers. Winter water 1–2×/month October–March when soil is dry and unfrozen — winter desiccation is a top killer of newly-planted trees. Year 3: taper to 2×/month in summer, then rely on natural precipitation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut get?: It matures to about 40–60 ft tall and 25–35 ft wide.
How much water does Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut need?: It needs low to medium water once established.
Is Hazelnut — Turkish Filbert/Hazelnut native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.