Turkish Hazel
Corylus colurna
Upright, pyramidal form, with horizontal branching and a strong, central leader
Serrated, broad, ovate, semi-glossy, bright green leaves in the summer
Fall foliage is an insignificant yellow
Catkins are followed by spiny, husk-encased clusters of nuts
Corky, tan bark on trunks may flake to reveal an orange-brown inner bark
Bloom Time: Early spring