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Corylus colurna
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(KO-ril-us ko-LURN-a)
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Also known as Turkish Hazel
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Considered a possibility for "difficult sites", this tree will tolerate drought and alkaline soil, but does best in well-drained soil with lots of sun. It received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1993.
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This slow-growing broadleaf deciduous tree can attain 35-50 feet, usually with a short trunk, a broad pyramidal symmetrical shape, and small horizontal limbs.
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It bears male and female flowers on the same plant. The pendulous male catkins grow in groups of 2 - 5 and this particular tree is absolutely loaded with them!
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The female flowers are small and inconspicuous. The resulting fruit is a delicious hazelnut or filbert.
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Native to southeast Europe and western Asia.
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On the northeast corner of Arbuthnot Hall |
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| * Information from Oregon State University's Landscape Plants web site. |