A tough, handsome shade tree with a clean, pyramidal silhouette, built for streetscapes, lawns, and long-term legacy
FEATURES:
- Strong, upright pyramidal form that stays tidy and well-shaped as it matures
- Excellent shade tree with a dense canopy that feels cool and substantial in summer
- Textured, corky bark that adds character and winter interest up close
- Noted for urban toughness, handling heat, wind, and tougher sites better than many shade trees
- Wildlife-friendly nuts that add seasonal interest and backyard activity
- Fall color in clear yellow tones for a warm, bright finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
When you’re choosing a legacy shade tree, shape matters. This one has a naturally tidy silhouette, so you can use it where you want structure, near driveways, sidewalks, or framed sight lines. Add a wide mulch ring early on to protect the root zone from lawn competition, and you’ll set the tree up for a stronger, faster establishment (future you will be very grateful).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 25-40' apart
Turkish Filbert
Bower & Branch Trees and Plants
Corylus colurna
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A tough, handsome shade tree with a clean, pyramidal silhouette, built for streetscapes, lawns, and long-term legacy
FEATURES:
- Strong, upright pyramidal form that stays tidy and well-shaped as it matures
- Excellent shade tree with a dense canopy that feels cool and substantial in summer
- Textured, corky bark that adds character and winter interest up close
- Noted for urban toughness, handling heat, wind, and tougher sites better than many shade trees
- Wildlife-friendly nuts that add seasonal interest and backyard activity
- Fall color in clear yellow tones for a warm, bright finish
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because the size of the tree - does not fit in a box.
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
When you’re choosing a legacy shade tree, shape matters. This one has a naturally tidy silhouette, so you can use it where you want structure, near driveways, sidewalks, or framed sight lines. Add a wide mulch ring early on to protect the root zone from lawn competition, and you’ll set the tree up for a stronger, faster establishment (future you will be very grateful).
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Mature Height: 40-60' tall
- Mature Width: 25-40' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 25-40' apart
Why plant Turkish Filbert?
Turkish Filbert is the kind of tree that earns respect. It has a naturally neat, pyramidal shape that looks composed in the landscape, and it grows into a sturdy canopy that delivers real shade without looking messy or sprawling. It’s also known for being more tolerant of challenging conditions, which is why it’s often used as a dependable street and lawn tree, it’s got that “built for the long haul” personality.
Beyond performance, it has details that reward a closer look: interesting bark texture, handsome foliage, and seasonal nuts that bring a bit of wildlife energy to the yard. In fall, the leaves shift to clear yellow, giving the landscape a bright, warm send-off before winter.
How to use Turkish Filbert in the landscape?
Use it as a primary shade tree in an open lawn where its upright form can develop into a strong canopy without crowding nearby plantings. It’s also a great choice along driveways or at the edge of a property where you want a tree that feels orderly and intentional while still providing shade and scale. In larger landscapes, plant it as a long-term anchor at the end of a view line or near a seating area so the mature canopy creates a true outdoor room. Keep the area beneath it simple with turf, groundcover, or a clean mulch ring so the trunk and pyramidal structure remain the focus and maintenance stays straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkish Filbert does not have showy blooms. In late winter to early spring it produces small catkins that are not ornamental like flowering trees. The main appeal is its strong form, shade canopy, and handsome foliage.
Yes, it can produce hazelnut-like nuts. Production varies with climate and conditions, and the nuts often add seasonal interest and wildlife activity rather than being a primary ornamental feature.
Prune in late winter while the tree is dormant, focusing on removing dead, damaged, or crossing branches and developing strong structure when the tree is young. Keep pruning conservative so the natural pyramidal form stays clean and strong.
